Quick answer
What makes this recipe work
This is a low-cost chilli built around beans, tinned tomatoes, and a small amount of mince. It is naturally gluten-free if your spices and stock are safe.
Cook mode
Prep bench
4
Scaled cost
£2.96
Checked
0/6
Step 1 of 45 min
Brown
Brown the mince in a large pot, breaking it up as it cooks.
Gluten-free safety during cooking
- - Use single spices or certified gluten-free blends.
- - Check stock cubes if adding stock.
Ingredients
- 250 g Beef mince
- 400 g tin Kidney beans
- 400 g tin Tinned tomatoes
- 1 whole Onion
- 250 g Rice
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
Equipment
- Large pot
- Tin opener
Method
- 1
Brown
5 minBrown the mince in a large pot, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 2
Soften
4 minAdd onion and cook until soft.
- 3
Spice
1 minStir in chilli powder and cook briefly to wake up the spices.
- 4
Simmer
20 minAdd tomatoes and drained beans. Simmer until thick. Cook rice separately.
Budget swaps
- Double the beans and reduce mince to 150g.
- Serve with jacket potatoes instead of rice.
- Freeze two portions for a no-spend future dinner.
Substitutions
- Use lentils instead of mince for an even cheaper meal.
- Use black beans or mixed beans.
- Add sweetcorn for children who prefer milder chilli.
Serve with
- Rice
- Jacket potatoes
- Corn tortilla chips labelled GF
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to three days.
- Freeze for up to three months.
- Reheat until bubbling hot, adding water if too thick.
FAQs
Can chilli be gluten-free?
Yes. Beans, tomatoes, rice, and plain mince are naturally gluten-free. Check spice blends and stock.
