Winter Warmers

Posted: 7 December 2010

Cold, wet and miserable, December is all about wrapping up warm! And, what better way to keep the winter chill outside then with a sensational taste of Mexico.

Incorporating our authentic Mexican Season and Sauce range can add an extra level of flavour to your dishes with less preparation. Try our Discovery Chilli Season and Sauce, containing a unique blend of herbs and spices, the sauce is the perfect partner for a Mexican-inspired mince dish, whether it's a filling for a taco tray, piled on top of a bed of rice or poured over a crunchy jacket potato.

If you fancy cooking a chilli from scratch that all the family will enjoy, then give our delicious Discovery Chilli Con Carne Seasoning Mix a go – guaranteed to deliver a hearty feast this winter!

What's more you can get 20% off Discovery Chilli Season and Sauce, plus our Seasoning Mix, click here for more details.

Chilli con Carne

Ingredients

Oil for cooking
1 Large onion, chopped
500g Minced Beef
1 sachet Discovery Chilli Con Carne Seasoning mix
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 x tin of cooked red kidney beans, drained and washed
To serve: rice, warmed Discovery tortillas or Discovery Taco Trays.

Method

1. Heat a little oil.
2. Fry onion until browned.
3. Add minced beef and fry until sealed.
4. Add the seasoning mix and stir well.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and 200ml of water.
6. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until meat is cooked and liquid evaporated.
7. Add drained red kidney beans.
8. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
9. Serve with rice, warmed Discovery tortillas or Discovery Taco Trays.