Nacho-topped chilli con carne bake recipe

Nacho-topped chilli con carne bake

We've given the classic chilli con carne a family-friendly glow up with a cheesy nacho topping. Serve with rice and salad for a fresh twist on a classic.

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  • Serves 4
  • Takes 35 mins
  • 557 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 1 stick celery, finely chopped
    • 250g lean 5% fat steak mince
    • 200g long grain white rice, rinsed
    • 2 mixed colour peppers, chopped
    • 400g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • ½ tsp garlic granules
    • ½ tsp ground cumin
    • ½ tsp smoked paprika
    • 2 tbsp tomato purée​
    • 1 vegetable stock cube, made up to 400ml
    • 80g tortilla chips
    • 30g Creamfields grated Cheddar cheese
    • 100g iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    2340kJ 557.0kcal
    28%
    Fat
    16g
    low22%
    Saturates
    4g
    low21%
    Salt
    1.6g
    low27%
    Sugars
    10g
    low12%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 71.9gProtein 26.7gFibre 9.1g

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.
    2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cook the onions and mince over a high heat for 8-10 mins until well-browned.
    3. Meanwhile, start the rice. Put it in a medium saucepan and pour over 350ml boiling water. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid and turn down to just simmering. Cook for 15-18 mins, shaking the pan occasionally.
    4. Add the celery, chopped peppers, kidney beans, spices and tomato purée. Cook for 2 mins.
    5. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Season.
    6. Set aside 200g of the chilli con carne mixture for lunch the next day.
    7. Tip the mixture into a baking dish, top with the tortilla chips and grated cheese. Bake for 10-12 mins or until the cheese is golden brown.
    8. Leave cool for 5 mins. Divide the rice and shredded lettuce between plates and top with the chilli nacho bake.

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