There’s nothing better for feeding a crowd than a flavoursome chilli. This recipe can be popped in the slow cooker in the morning then it’s ready to serve whenever your guests are hungry. Any leftovers can be frozen for another day, so there’s no waste at all.
It’s delicious, healthy and at just 71p a portion it’s super cheap too.
Ingredients
- 2kg Beef Mince £9.80
- 1kg Onions 95p
- 2 Tins Kidney Beans £1.20
- 3 Tins Chopped Tomatoes £1.05
- 1 Bulb Garlic 16p
- 1 Pack Chillies 57p
- 4 Cubes Beef Stock 17p
- 1 Tube Tomato Puree 59p
- Chilli Powder 25p
- Cayenne Pepper 25p
Total = £14.99
Makes 21 servings = 71p per serving
Food purchased from Aldi. Prices correct at time of publishing.
How to Make Beef Chilli
Start by mincing the garlic.
Finely chop the onions and fry them with the garlic until soft. Add the onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
Dice the chillies.
Fry the mince and chillies – might as well use the same pan and save on the washing up.
I’ve specifically bought the higher fat content beef mince. It’s much cheaper than the lower fat versions and you don’t have to add any extra fat to cook it in so it saves even more money.
Add the spices while the mince is frying. I usually add about a quarter of a jar of each but you can add more or less according to your tastes. I make mine quite mild to accommodate my children’s tastes.
The mince doesn’t need to be thoroughly cooked, just browned.
Add the mince mixture to the slow cooker and add four beef stock cubes.
Then add the kidney beans.
And the tomatoes.
Give it a good stir and leave it to cook on low for about 6-8 hours. If you’re in a rush you can cook it on high for about 4 hours.
As the mince is already mostly cooked before it goes into the slow cooker and it’s nice small pieces it will finish cooking very quickly. The flavours will improve and develop the longer the recipe cooks in the slow cooker but it can be safely served comparatively quickly. Just check that the mince is fully cooked and you’re good to go.
Make sure the leftovers are completely cooled before putting them in the freezer.
I do hope that my Beef Chilli recipe has inspired you to have a go at making your own.
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