Green Chilli Con Carne Tacos Recipe

Name: Green Chilli Con Carne Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the chilli con carne; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; 5 small green chillies (about 20g); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 500 grams lean beef mince; 1 x 400g tinned tomatoes; 1x 400g tin red kidney beans, drained; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; salt; tacos to serve; lettuce to serve; grated cheddar cheese to serve; For the coriander and lime sour cream:; 1/2 cup sour cream; small handful coriander, washed and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Servings: persons

For the chilli con carne
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
5 small green chillies (about 20g)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
500 grams lean beef mince
1 x 400g tinned tomatoes
1x 400g tin red kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt
tacos to serve
lettuce to serve
grated cheddar cheese to serve
For the coriander and lime sour cream:
1/2 cup sour cream
small handful coriander, washed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon lime juice

1
Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan or pot. Add the onion, garlic, green chillies and bay leaves. Saute until soft. Add the cumin and cook for a further minute.
2
Add the mince and brown. Add the tinned tomatoes with their juices, the drained beans, brown sugar and a good pinch of salt. Fill one of the empty tins with water and add this to the pot. Give the mixture a stir and leave to simmer with the lid on for 45 minutes.
3
Stir the mixture. Leave to simmer for a further 10-15 minutes with the lid off until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened. Remove the bay leaves and check the seasoning.
4
To make the sour cream combine the sour cream, coriander and lime juice in a small bowl and mix well. Keep in the fridge until just before serving.
5
Crisp up the taco shells in the oven as per the manufacturer's instructions. Pop a little fresh lettuce into each shell followed by a generous spoonful of chilli con carne. Top with lashings of sour cream and grated cheese. Serve immediately.

496

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the chilli con carne, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Green Chilli Con Carne Tacos falls under the General 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.

Green Chilli Con Carne Tacos

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