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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.

Black bean Chilli

What you do

Add the oil to a large deep pan and heat

Add the garlic ,Onion , celery , red pepper , red onion and cook for a few minutes , then add the chopped tomatoes and cook gently for another 4 minutes or so.

Then add the mince meat , turn up the heat

Break up as you brown it all over

Then add the spices (cumin, coriander , chipolte chilli , smoked paprika )

Add the purée , black beans and a can of tomatoes , then fill the can with water and add that , drop the stock cube in

Bring to the boil , add some fresh coriander then add the lid on partially and cook for around 30 mins on low, stirring now and then and if need be , add a little water to stop drying out.

Serves 4 large portions or 8 good ladles for a burger topping (or jacket potato)

1 ladle full of chilli for each burger if just for 2 you will have 3 full portions of chilli left over to save for later , or for all 5 burgers , you’ll still have 1.5 portions left for later , it’s big!

Blue cheese burgers

What you do

Blitz your bread in a food processor to get crumbs Add your mince meat , egg, salt and pepper and mustard to a large bowl , with the breadcrumbs, mix together with your hands until all incorporated well and roll into a ball

Divide into 5 balls then press into thin discs or use a burger press to get shapely round burgers

Fridge for at least 5 minutes before grilling

Pre heat the grill onto medium or around 175c

Cook the burgers turning once or twice to ensure cooked all the way through , for around 4-5 minutes each side, until they aren’t pink inside (be aware the thicker they are , the longer they take and if you make them thin, they will cook faster)

Add the cheese onto each burger , melt and then Toast your buns until golden then add the cheesy burger along with a ladle of chilli!!! Then pop the lid on and any other salad of your choice and serve!!