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This is a very basic beef stew. It’s easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. While there are hundreds of variations of this traditional recipe, it’s hard to improve on this version’s savory and comforting goodness.

This is my family version of good ole chilli, healthy and bursting with flavour! I prefer to use adzuki beans over kidney as they are cuter and have a real nice flavour. The roasted peppers give it a unique flavour too and I’ve used mild chilli powder but go ahead and use hot if you prefer, I made a quick Guacamole to pair and it really complements this dish, give it a try!.

Heat a large heavy bottomed pan, squirt a little oil, then add the celery, peppers and onions, gently sweat for around 5 mins, add the garlic, stir through, then add the mince meat and brown all over.

Add the chilli, cumin and paprika, then the cholula and stir through.

Add the tomatoes and purée, fill the can with water twice, add the beans.

Drop the stock cube and cinnamon stick in.

Add the green chilli and coriander.

Add the lime salt, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, add the chocolate then add the fresh chilli and coriander and simmer until you get the desired thickness.

For the Guac:

Add all your ingredients to a mini blender/processor and blitz until smooth ... easy.