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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
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 large portions

Ingredients
  

  • 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.
Keyword Chilli, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch
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