Viva la Manx-ico! This fiery and delicious recipe in our Cheap Eats with Manx Meat series puts Manx beef mince in the spotlight once again.
Spicy and versatile, this chilli is packed with flavour and makes the most of this local favourite. Doubling up the recipe and freezing batches is a great way to make your food budget stretch a little further.
See our list of approved suppliers to find out where you can buy Manx meat — and don’t be afraid to ask your friendly local butcher for advice on how to get the most from value cuts.
MANX BEEF CHILLI
▹ Serves 6 people
▹ Prep Time: 30 mins
▹ Cooking Time: 1 hour
TOP TIP: Chilli is brilliantly versatile and can be made in bulk for freezing — and you don’t have to stick with trusty old rice. Try it in jacket potatoes or crispy potato skins, serve it up with nachos, or pair it with some lovely crusty bread. With a fresh green salad on the side, it’s also a great choice for a filling lunch.
INGREDIENTS
• 500g Manx beef mince
• 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
• 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 x 400g tin of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or sunflower or vegetable oil)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
METHOD
1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the beef mince and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced red pepper, canned tomatoes, tomato puree, chilli powder, cumin, and paprika.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the red kidney beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
8. Serve with rice or tortilla chips and sprinkle with chopped coriander, if desired. A sprinkling of grated Manx cheddar or a crusty Noa roll are also fabulous additions if you fancy a little extra taste of home.
Have you tried our other budget-friendly dishes? Cook up a hoolie with our homemade lasagne and classic cottage pie recipes.
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