Simple Chilli Nachos

Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 2 medium onions 1 green pepper 1 garlic clove , peeled & crushed 1 heaped tsp hot chilli powder (or 1 level tbsp if you only have mild) 1 tbsp flour 1 large tin of red kidney beans 1 beef stock cube 2 tbsp tomato puree 400g tortilla chips grated cheese, sour cream and salsa to serve.

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 180 oC.
2. Chop the onion and add to a frying pan with the garlic and the oil. Fry for 6 - 8 minutes.
3. Add the minced beef to the onions and brown. Add the flour, this will absorb the liquid that has been produced.
4. Using the stock cube make 1 pint of stock. Add the tomato puree to the stock and mix well. Add to the beef and onion mixture.
5. Drain the kidney beans and add, along with the Chilli powder.
6. Transfer the mixture to an oven proff casserole dish and cook for 1 hour.
7. Remove from oven and add the chopped green pepper.
8. Return the mixture to the oven for another 30 minutes.
9. To serve: line the bootom of your serving dish with the tortilla chips, spoon your chilli over the chips. Top with grated cheese, return to the oven breifly to allow cheese to melt fully. Top with soured cream and salsa.

This was really tasty and great for munching while you are watching a film!! It is also a nice simple recipe for anyone wanting something easy and impressive. As you can see it is quite a long cooking time so, give yourself time - unlike me who started it about 8pm! Oh and watch the tops of those tins, VERY sharp, I know!!!

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