Sunday, July 24, 2011

Low Fat Chilli

This is a great Low Fat Chilli recipe if you are trying to lose weight.  It cuts out a lot of the red meat (but not completely) therefore allowing the Chilli to still taste quite yummy!  This recipe was passed down to me my by mum.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 tsp oil (or a few sprays of oil from an oil spray)
1 large onion
2 green peppers
1 clove of garlic
4 - 8oz low fat beef mince (depending on how meaty you want it)
1 tsp cumin seeds
2tsp mixed herbs
chilli powder to taste (start with 1 tsp and work up!)
Splash of Worcestershire sauce
3oz dry weight bulgar wheat
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tin of kidney beans
2 beef stock cubes
salt and pepper to taste

Method

In a jug, measure the bulgar wheat and add 1 of the stock cubes and half a pint of boiling water.  Leave for 15 minutes.

Add the oil to a heavy based pan (or spray the oil in).  Allow to heat up then add the onions, garlic, beef mince, peppers, herbs and spices.  Cook until the vegetables have softened slightly and the meat is brown.

Add the rest of the ingredients (including the bulgar wheat) and let it bubble away for about half and hour, stirring from time to time. 

Serve with basmati rice.

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