Chilli Beef 'n' Black Beans with Pancakes Recipe

Name: Chilli Beef 'n' Black Beans with Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon sambal oelek (both are optional); ¾ cup water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced roma tomatoes; 1 ½ cups cooked black beans (15 ounce can, drained); 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 cups self rising flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup milk (or substitute buttermilk if desired); 1 cup water; vegetable oil, to grease griddle or frypan; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon sambal oelek (both are optional)
¾ cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced roma tomatoes
1 ½ cups cooked black beans (15 ounce can, drained)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cups self rising flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk (or substitute buttermilk if desired)
1 cup water
vegetable oil, to grease griddle or frypan
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
sour cream

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["Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet.", "Add onion, garlic and ground beef, and saute over medium to high heat, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and beef is brown.", "Stir in Taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water, and simmer for 1 minute.", "Add undrained, uncrushed tomatoes and slowly bring to the boil.", "Cover and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavours to blend and develop.", "Add drained black beans and corn kernels, and more water if necessary, and cook a further few minutes, stirring from time to time, until hot.", "For pancakes: Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl.", "It is not really necessary to sift the flour.", "Stir in egg and liquid ingredients with a wire whisk until mixed.", "Rub griddle or 6"" diameter frypan with some oil.", "Heat until water flicked from your fingers bounces around.", "Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter into frypan, for each pancake, and twirl pan until batter covers base.", "Cook until bubbled all over the top and brown on the bottom.", "Flip and cook until brown on other side.", "Repeat with remaining batter.", "(Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven until all the batter is used.)", "To serve: Top pancakes with chilli beef'n' black bean mixture, and served garnished with cilantro and sour cream to taste."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Chilli Beef 'n' Black Beans with Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chilli Beef 'n' Black Beans with Pancakes

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