Beanless Chilli

I’ve always thought that kidney beans are the ruination of a good chilli, so here’s my recipe without them.

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450g minced beef
• 1 large onion
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 2 tins chopped tomatoes
• 1 red chilli pepper, chopped or 1 tsp minced chilli

Method

1. In a saucepan, brown and break apart the mince over a medium heat.
2. Add the onions and crushed garlic and fry for a further 2 minutes
3. Add the cumin, mixed herbs & chilli and mix well.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil & simmer for 1-2 hours with a loose lid on a low heat.

You can also spread this evenly in a casserole dish, top it with creamy mash and sprinkle with grated cheese for a delicious chilli shepherds pie or simply serve in a fluffy baked spud!