Why This Recipe is Perfect for Families

• Batch Cooking Hero: Makes 4 large portions, but can be easily doubled, ideal for meal prep or freezing.
• Nutritious: Packed with protein, veggies, and wholesome ingredients.
• Customisable: Adjust the spice level and add more beans or veggies to suit your family’s taste.
• Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable ingredients like mince, beans, and tinned tomatoes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Portion into food-safe containers or bags, label and date them. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• To Reheat: Defrost overnight in the fridge. Heat in a pot or microwave until piping hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Classic: Serve over fluffy rice with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh coriander.
• Comfort Food: Spoon over baked potatoes and top with grated cheese.
• Tex-Mex Style: Use as a filling for burritos, tacos, or quesadillas.

Final Thoughts

This Big Beef Chilli is a game-changer for family meals. It’s hearty, delicious, and packed with hidden veggies to keep everyone happy and healthy. Perfect for a quick midweek dinner or as a freezer staple for those nights when you just don’t want to cook.

What’s your favourite way to enjoy chilli? Let me know in the comments below!

Mexican Beef Chilli: A Family Favourite and great for Batch Cooking

When it comes to family meals, nothing beats a hearty, comforting Big Beef Chilli. Packed with flavour, vegetables, and a gentle kick of spice, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking up the freezer for busy days. It's versatile, freezes beautifully, and can be served in so many ways—think rice, baked potatoes, or even tacos!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Course

Servings 4 large portions

Ingredients

  

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• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 500 g beef steak mince (2 x 500g packs, 10% fat preferred)
• 1 medium onions finely diced
• 1 bell pepper finely diced
• 1 medium carrots finely diced
• 1 tins chopped tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 50 g cooking chorizo sliced ( check label to ensure gluten free if making gluten free)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tins kidney beans drained and rinsed (I use 1 tin)
• 1 big bay leaves

Spice Mix:

• 1 tbsp smoked or regular paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1.5 tsp salt
• .5 tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1 beef stock pot for extra richness

Instructions

 

• Sauté the Base

  Heat a wide pot over medium heat. Add oil and cook the onions for 5–10 minutes until soft.Stir in the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add Flavour with Chorizo and Spices

  Add the chorizo and the spice mix to the pot. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Transfer the spiced onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• Brown the Beef

  In the same pot, heat a little more oil over high heat. Add the beef mince and cook for 5–10 minutes until browned and no pink remains.

Combine and Simmer

• Add the diced peppers, carrots, onion mix, honey, bay leaves, and tinned tomatoes to the browned beef.
• Pour ½ tin of water into each empty tomato tin, swirl to collect the remaining sauce, and add this to the pot.
• Cover with a lid and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish and Adjust

• Stir in the kidney beans and simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

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Keyword Chilli, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch

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