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Ultimate chilli con carne
Serves 4-5
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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600g minced beef
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1 large onion, diced
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1 red pepper, diced
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3 tbsp
tomato purée
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400g tin chopped tomatoes
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400g tin red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 beef stockpot
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1 tbsp
chipotle paste (or to taste)
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1 tbsp
garam masala
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1 tbsp
paprika
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200ml water
1. Place the removable cooking bowl onto your hob over a medium heat. Add the oil and sauté the onion until softened
and transparent (about 5 minutes).
2. Add the minced beef and sauté until browned.
3. Stir in the garlic, chipotle paste, garam masala and paprika. Continue to sauté for a further 3–4 minutes. Stir in the red
pepper.
4. Remove the bowl from the hob and place into the heating base. Add the remaining ingredients except for the kidney
beans and stir well.
5. Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
6. Remove the lid, adjust the seasoning and stir in the kidney beans. Cook for a further 30 minutes.
Delicious served topped with tortilla chips, grated cheese, guacamole, soured cream and some fiery jalapeños.
Lamb and sweet potato curry
Serves 4-5
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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600g diced lamb
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
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1 large red onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 tbsp tomato purée
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2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
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100ml lamb or vegetable stock
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1 tsp turmeric
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2 tsp garam masala
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1 tsp dried chilli flakes (or to taste)
1. Add the vegetable oil to the removable cooking bowl, heat on your hob until hot then sauté the lamb in batches until
browned on all sides.
2. Add the onion, turmeric, garam masala and dried chilli flakes. Continue to stir fry for a couple of minutes. This will allow
the flavours of the spices to develop. Stir in the garlic.
3. Remove the cooking bowl from the hob and place into the heating base. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to
combine.
4. Cover and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 5–6 hours until the lamb is tender. Thicken the mixture if required
using a little cornflour and water.
Serve with steamed rice and naan bread.
