Family Meals

Wairimu Bean Chilli Con Carne

Name: Wairimu Bean Chilli Con Carne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 500 g Cherubet Wairimu Beans; 500 g Minced Beef; 1 piece Onion; 3 Cloves Garlic; 1 piece Red Bell Pepper; 3 pieces Tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1 cup Beef Stock; 2 pieces Fresh Chillies; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano; ½ teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil; ½ teaspoon Sugar or Honey; ½ piece Lime; 1 sprig Fresh Coriander

Prep 10 min Cook 35 min Serves 5 Easy Kenyan

Turn your everyday Wairimu beans into something a little different. This hearty chilli con carne combines tender Cherubet Wairimu beans with spiced beef, tomatoes and peppers for a rich, comforting meal that’s perfect with rice, chapati or tortilla chips.

High proteinLow fat

Method

1
Defrost the beans
Remove 500g of Cherubet Wairimu Beans from the freezer and allow them to defrost. Drain any excess liquid.
2
Brown the beef
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3
Add the aromatics
Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic, chilli and red pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
4
Season
Add the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano and black pepper. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5
Build the sauce
Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the mixture becomes rich.
6
Add the beans
Stir in the 500g of Cherubet Foods Wairimu Beans and beef stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7
Simmer
Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chilli thickens and the flavours come together.
8
Finish and serve
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a squeeze of lime and fresh coriander if desired.

Serving suggestions

Serve with: rice, chapati, ugali, tortillas or tortilla chips.