10 ways with MINCE!

Mexican-style chilli con carne

SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOK TIME 10 MINS

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
600g lean beef mince
400g tinned tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried thyme leaves
400ml salt-reduced liquid beef stock
240g tinned kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup reduced-fat Greek natural yoghurt
1/3 cup fresh coriander

1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until browned.

2 Add the garlic, cumin, chilli powder and mince. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

3 Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, beef stock and beans, stirring to combine.

4 Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until sauce is rich and thick.

5 Divide between four bowls, top with a sprinkle of grated cheese, a dollop of yoghurt and finely chopped coriander to serve.

Lasagna soup

SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOK TIME 35 MINS

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
200g lean beef mince