2 2009-10-20T14:33:43+01:00 When cooking a mince dish like this one it makes sense to double up and freeze a second meal for another day. To freeze: Complete the recipe up to the end of step 4. Cool, put into an airtight container, label and freeze for up to 3 months. To use: Defrost overnight in the fridge. Simmer the chilli in a pan on the hob until piping hot. 652 Prep time 15 min<br/> Cook time 50 min<br/> Serves 4-6<br/> * 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying * 1 onion, finely chopped * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 1 ½ tablespoon [[tomato puree]] * 1 teaspoon ground coriander * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * 1 x [[400g]] [[canned chopped tomatoes]] * 1 x 400g tins red kidney beans, drained and rinsed * [[400ml]] meat stock, beef, lamb or chicken are best * 1 cinnamon stick # Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onions with the garlic, chilli, spices and tomato puree for 5- 10 minutes. # Add the mince and cook over a high heat, stirring until all the meat changes colour and there are no lumps, bubble until the meat begins to catch. # Add the tinned tomatoes bring to the boil and leave to cook down for about 5 minutes. # Pour in the meat stock and kidney beans, drop in the cinnamon stick and bring to the boil. Stir and turn heat down, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the cinnamon stick, taste, season and serve. When cooking a mince dish like this one it makes sense to double up and freeze a second meal for another day. If you buy mince that is specifically sold as a frozen product, you can cook it straight from frozen, otherwise defrost overnight in the fridge or if you are after a speedy supper, defrost in the microwave. I like to serve this chilli with all the accompaniments; guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese, jalapeño chillies and tortilla chips. false true false false false false false false false 3.2857142857142857142857142857 28 92.0 2 false approved caroline@lovefoodhatewaste.com 4e252ad5adf7e232 2 false Banbury Caroline Marson Or for adding spice to curries. 43 Dried chilli flakes Great for adding instant ‘hotness’ to sauces. Keep some frozen beef mince in the freezer as a stand by to make a quick spaghetti bolognaise, chilli or shepherds pie. 69 Beef Mince Frozen Beef Mince will keep longer than fresh mince