Chorizo & Black Bean Chilli Con Carne with Lime Yoghurt & Tomato Salsa

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1/3 daily fibre 4 of 5 a day New

Chorizo & Black Bean Chilli Con Carne with Lime Yoghurt & Tomato Salsa

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Food group: Pork

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Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Pull out a large frying pan, a large lidded frying pan, a slow cooker (if using), a small bowl, a medium bowl, a sieve, a measuring jug & a grater

Get started

  • Slice each chorizo in half, then cut each half into 3 half-moons. Heat the large lidded frying pan on a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chorizo and fry for 5 mins, stirring frequently, until golden
  • Meanwhile, finely dice the onions. Dice the peppers into 2cm chunks. Finely chop or grate the garlic
  • Add the pepper and three-quarters of the onion to the chorizo and cook for a further 3 mins, until softening
  • Stir in the garlic and Mexican spice and cook for 1 min

Build the flavour

  • Drain and rinse the beans, then add to the pan along with the passata and 200ml water. Season with salt and pepper
  • Bring to the boil, then transfer to your slow-cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours
  • If using the hob, pop a lid on and simmer for 16-18 mins

Make the salsa & lime yoghurt

  • Zest and halve the lime. Roughly dice the tomato. Roughly chop the coriander
  • In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt and lime zest with a pinch of salt
  • In the other small bowl, combine the tomatoes, remaining onion, half the coriander, juice of half the lime, a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well

Cook the rice

  • When the chilli has 5 mins remaining, heat the medium frying on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the rice and break it up with a wooden spoon. Add a splash of water and cook for 2-3 mins, until piping hot

Plate up

  • Serve the chorizo chilli and rice into bowls. Top with the tomato salsa and drizzle over the lime yoghurt. Scatter over the remaining coriander and serve with the remaining lime, cut into wedges

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