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Pork Chilli Con Carne

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Try our classic mouth-watering one-pot chilli con carne with pork mince and sweet potato for that added twist! A great midweek low-fat option for all the family to enjoy and on the table in 30 minutes.

This recipe is part of our healthy recipe collection, which contains many recipes that cost under £1.50 per head*.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky

Ingredients

1 x 500g pack lean pork mince (5% fat)
2 teaspoons oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely crushed, or 1 teaspoon garlic purée
2 teaspoons smoked or ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chilli powder of your choice
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
1 x 400g can beans of your choice (red kidney, black, pinto), retain the water from the can
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes, or 400g (or 1 medium) butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1cm cubes
To garnish
2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan with a lid. Add the onion and pepper. Reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Add the mince and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, breaking up mince with the back of a spoon. 

Step 2

Add the spices and dried mixed herbs. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes. 

Step 3

Add the tomatoes, beans and sweet potato or butternut squash. Season to taste and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Step 4

Garnish with the herbs and lime wedges, if used and serve with rice. 

Tips and Serving Suggestions

If preferred, adjust the spices to suit your family or friends or replace the sweet potatoes with butternut squash or carrots. 

*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 26.09.24; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.

Each serving provides

Based on 5% mince
Energy

1332kj

317kcal

16%

Fat

6.2g

9%

Saturates

1.3g

7%

Sugars

10.8g

12%

Salt

0.26g

4%

% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g: 352kJ, 84kcal, 1.6g fat, 0.3g saturates
Each serving provides: 35.5g Protein, 25.6g Carbohydrate, 9g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan with a lid. Add the onion and pepper. Reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Add the mince and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, breaking up mince with the back of a spoon. 

Step 2

Add the spices and dried mixed herbs. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes. 

Step 3

Add the tomatoes, beans and sweet potato or butternut squash. Season to taste and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Step 4

Garnish with the herbs and lime wedges, if used and serve with rice. 

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