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Rainbow Chilli Recipe

26/5/2015

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Chilli is my go to recipe when I have a fridge full of raw veggies. I love packing it full of colour and the more variety the better. I add meat to mine but you can keep it veggie if you like - it tastes great either way!

Ingredients

750g lean beef mince

2 beef OXO cubes

1 onion

3 cloves of garlic

Chilli powder (1-3tsp depending on how hot you like it)

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3 squares of dark chocolate

2 tins chipped tomatoes

1/2 tin water

1tbsp tomato puree

Whatever veggies you fancy! In this dish I used:

3 carrots

1 aubergine

1 red pepper

A handful of sugarsnap peas

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Delicious rainbow veg

Firstly dice the onion and vegetables relatively small - depending on how chunky you like your chilli!

Then grease a saucepan with your preferred oil (coconut oil in my case) and gently fry off the spices for 1 minute. Add the onion and gently cook for a couple of minutes.

Then throw in your veggies starting with the hardest ones like carrots and peppers then add softer veg (mushrooms, aubergine etc) a few minutes later.

Keep stirring them about until everything has softened down. Then add the garlic (crushed or chopped) for the final couple of minutes.

Remove the softened veggies from the pan and set aside.

If you are using beef now brown it off in the saucepan for a couple of minutes.

When browned drain off as much fat as possible before crumbling the stock cubes over the meat and adding the softened vegetables.

Tip in the tinned tomatoes and add the purée, water and oregano.

Give it a proper good stir and leave it for a while to simmer on a low heat. The longer the better but at least an hour. Keep an eye on it to check it doesn't dry out and add extra water as needed!!

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In go the tomatoes

Now for the magic bit - just before serving melt in the dark chocolate. Trust me it sounds odd but it makes the sauce so rich and deep.

We are low carb in this house so I serve on sweet potato jackets or brown rice (or just on it's own with a sprinkle of cheese on top). As it is packed with veggies it is a super filing meal which freezes really well making it ideal for batch baking.

Enjoy!

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17 Comments
The L's Mum link
27/5/2015 02:02:43 am

I love chilli as well and also pack it with as many veggies as I can. I don't add dark chocolate to it so I am definitely going to try that, and aubergine is a new veggie to add as well. Great recipe and tips #MMWBH

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All about a Mummy
28/5/2015 08:27:27 am

Definitely try with the chocolate - adds a whole new depth of flavour! Thanks for stopping by x

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Let kids be kids link
27/5/2015 02:18:06 am

That looks delicious and healthy, I need to give it a go.
#MMWBH

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Jenna Michelle Pink link
27/5/2015 09:54:17 am

Yum this looks lovely! I may have to give this a go :-)

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Rebecca U link
27/5/2015 11:06:55 am

This looks fab - great way to sneak in extra veggies for the kids #MMWBH

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Marta link
28/5/2015 03:52:48 am

I understand all the other ingredients, but I'm a little confused about the dark chocolate. Is it really good?

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All about a Mummy
28/5/2015 08:25:12 am

It is exceptionally good! Chilli and choocolate work very well together. You can get chocolate flavoured with Mayan spices and a lot of South American cooking has

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All about a Mummy
28/5/2015 08:26:08 am

Chocolate in the savoury dishes - the Aztecs were famous for it! Thanks for stopping by x

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Sophie @ Mum, M & More link
29/5/2015 01:21:53 am

We are chilli fans too..love it! This one looks lush :-) #binkylinky

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Sarah Howe link
29/5/2015 05:46:54 am

Yummy! Looks amazing! Could eat a plate now and so much veg xx #binkylinky

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Random Musings link
29/5/2015 08:33:15 am

That looks lush! I've never tried adding chocolate, but I'll try anything once! #binkylinky
Debbie
www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com

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Becky link
29/5/2015 11:04:23 am

This looks gorgeous! I love all the colours in the chilli! Thanks so much for linking up with #foodpornthursdays

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Emily link
29/5/2015 02:21:18 pm

This looks so tasty and healthy too Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky

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Donna link
30/5/2015 11:34:50 pm

Yum, what a great way to pack veggies in to dinner! Sounds fantastic. #foodpornthursdays

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Nige Higgins link
31/5/2015 01:32:19 am

Looks yummy must try it thanks for linking to the Binkylinky

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Sarah Christie link
31/5/2015 09:46:29 am

OMG I love chilli but have never tried chocolate in it, I must try this x

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Trista, Domesticated Momster link
1/6/2015 02:10:14 pm

What a fabulous recipe! I love chili and the fact that it's a comfort food makes it even more delicious. Thanks for sharing this with #foodpornthursdays.

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