Tex-Mex Style Beef and Bean Chilli
with Tostada Dippers and Soured Cream
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
Ready in less than 25 minutes, this Tex-Mex Style Beef and Bean Chilli has it all. Spiced with flavours from chillies, cumin seeds, paprika and thyme, we're pairing this chilli with tostadas (meaning 'toasted') for dipping.
Ingredients
240 grams
British Beef Mince
1 carton(s)
Mixed Beans
4 unit(s)
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
1 sachet(s)
Mexican Style Spice Mix
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
15 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
75 grams
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Honey
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Heat a large saucepan on medium-high heat (no oil).
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.
a) Meanwhile, drain and rinse the mixed beans in a sieve.
b) Lay the tortillas onto a large baking tray in a single layer and rub each with a little oil. Season with salt and set aside.
c) When the mince has browned, stir the Mexican style spice mix, mixed beans, passata, chicken stock paste, honey and the water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) into the saucepan and bring to the boil.
a) Once the sauce is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid or some foil.
b) Simmer until the beef is cooked and the sauce has thickened, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, bake the tortillas on the top shelf of the oven until golden and crispy, 4-6 mins. TIP: Tostada means 'toasted', so make sure they're crispy!
a) When the beef chilli is ready, stir through the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) Share the beef chilli between your bowls. Drizzle over the soured cream.
b) Serve the tostada dippers alongside.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Several reviewers found the chilli tasty, though some felt it could benefit from more spice or chilli heat.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with most ingredients well-portioned for the recipe.
- Suggestions: Consider adding jalapeños or extra chilli for more heat. Some prefer serving with rice instead of tortillas.
- Next-day meals: The recipe makes a satisfying portion, surprising those who initially thought it might not be enough.
