I've been using this recipe from The Student's Cookbook by Jenny Baker (slightly adapted) for years:
Serves 3-4 depending on your appetite
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, diced
225 (8oz) mince
2 tsps chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato puree
few drops tabasco sauce
1 can (415g) chopped Italian tomatoes
1 can (415g) red kidney beans, drained
salt & pepper
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for a few minutes. Add the green pepper and fry a little longer. Then stir in the mince and fry until it's brown all over.
Stir in the chili powder, tabasco sauce, tomato puree, can of tomatoes and red kidney beans.
Mix it gently together.
Season with a little salt & pepper.
Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes on the hob -or you can cook it in the oven if you prefer.
You can use mild or hot chili powder depending on how hot you like it.
Add chopped coriander leaves before serving if you like.
I've always found this an extremely easy and popular recipe...any leftovers reheat well for a baked potato filling.
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