Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne

Whether you spell it chilli or chili, this slow cooker version of the classic mexican dish is delicious!

Servings
4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Large onions
• 2 Cloves of garlic
• 1 Green pepper
• 500 grams Minced beef
• 400 grams Chopped tomatoes (1 tin)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Plain flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 4 tablespoon Tomato puree
• Salt and pepper
• 400 grams Red kidney beans (1 tin)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Sprigs of thyme

Directions

1. Peel and chop your onions, peel and finely chop or crush your garlic, and chop your green pepper.
2. Fry your chopped veg in a medium hot pan with a little oil for a few minutes until soft.
3. Add the minced beef to the pan and fry until lightly browned all over. There’s no need to completely cook it through at this point.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the chilli powder, flour, brown sugar and tomato puree and then add to the pan.
5. Stir in your chopped tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Add the contents of the pan into the slow cooker and cook on auto for 6 hours.