Fiona's Chilli Recipe

Name: Fiona's Chilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 red capsicum, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 500 g lean ground beef (beef mince); 800 g tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 beef stock cube; 400 g kidney beans; 3 tablespoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 red capsicum, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
500 g lean ground beef (beef mince)
800 g tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 beef stock cube
400 g kidney beans
3 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper
1 cup sour cream

1
Saute onion, celery, garlic and capsicum in butter till soft.
2
Add mince and brown.
3
Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, stock cube, beans and seasonings.
4
Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Stir in sour cream and reheat.
6
Serve with rice or pasta.
7
Also great over fried scones for Navajo tacos.
8
**Can also be cooked in Crockpot brown onion and mince first, then add everything except sour cream.
9
Cook on low for 6 hours.
10
Add sour cream 1 hour before serving.

723

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 red capsicum, diced, and more.

Yes, Fiona's Chilli 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiona's Chilli

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Variations & substitutions

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