Chilli Beef
Serves Makes enough for the Beef Nachos and Beef Burritos recipesPrep 10 minCook 20-25 minBy Michelle Hanlon
Simple, versatile beef base for multiple meals.
Ingredients
- 400g beef mince
- 1 brown onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- Chilli to taste (optional)
Method
- 1Heat oil or butter in a frying pan and cook onion until soft and golden.
- 2Add beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 3Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning, then add water, kidney beans and diced tomatoes.
- 4Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- 5Add sugar and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened.