Chili Con Carne Pie Recipe

Name: Chili Con Carne Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chili; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 lb ground beef, extra lean; 2 red chilies, deseeded and chopped finely; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon red pepper tapenade; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1/2 pint vegetable stock; 3 1/2 ounces puy lentils; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained; 1/2 ounce plain dark chocolate, roughly chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; For the Mash Topping; 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

For the Chili
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 lb ground beef, extra lean
2 red chilies, deseeded and chopped finely
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon red pepper tapenade
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 pint vegetable stock
3 1/2 ounces puy lentils
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1/2 ounce plain dark chocolate, roughly chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
For the Mash Topping
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
Fry the onion and garlic for about five minutes in a little olive oil over medium heat.
2
Increase the heat and add the ground beef, stirring continuously until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the chilies and cumin and continue to fry for one minute.
4
Mix in the chopped tomatoes, tapenade, stock, lentils and beans and bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
5
Stir in the chocolate and season with salt and pepper, if you feel it needs more heat you can add some chili powder or hot sauce.
6
While the chili is simmering, cook your potatoes until tender.
7
Mash with the milk, turmeric and cilantro. Season to taste.
8
Place the chili into an ovenproof dish and top with the mash, without smoothing it down too much.
9
Place under a preheated grill for 5-10 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chili, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Carne Pie falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Con Carne Pie

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