Simple summer recipes – family friendly veggie chilli

Method

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and add the onion. Fry gently for 2-3 minutes, then add the carrot, garlic, red chilli and peppers. Fry for 2-3 more minutes, stirring often.
2. Add the frozen mince, beans and tomatoes and brown them off slightly.
3. Add the tomato puree and stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 25-30 minutes.
4. At the same time, rinse, stir, cover and cook the rice on a low heat in equal amounts of gently boiling water (i.e. around 200ml) until absorbed. It should take 25-30 minutes.
5. Season the chilli with pepper and serve in warm bowls with the cooked, drained rice.