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Beef chilli with kidney beans and dark chocolate

A deep, smoky beef chilli with beans and a square of dark chocolate. Even better the next day.

  • Time1 hr 15
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.42 a head
6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the onions for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for 1 minute.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the mince and cook over a high heat for 8 minutes, until browned all over.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the paprika, cumin, chilli powder and tomato purée. Cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes and water. Simmer gently for 40 minutes, stirring now and then.

    40 min
  5. 5

    Add the beans and chocolate. Cook for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.

    10 min
  6. 6

    Serve with rice, or in baked potatoes.

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