Chilli Con Carne and Rice

Organic Cooking - Spring

SERVES 8

-1.2kg/2 1|2 lean braising steak;

-30ml/2tbsp sunflower oil;

-1 large onion chopped;

-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped;

-15ml/1tbsp plain (all-purpose) or wholemeal (whole-wheat) flour;

-300ml/1|2 pint/1|4 cups red wine;

-300ml/1|2 pint1 1|4 cups beef stock;

-30ml/2tbsp tomato puree (paste);

-30ml/2tbsp olive oil;

-1 onion, chopped;

-1 red chilli, seeded and chopped;

-2x400g/14oz cans red kidney beans;

-6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped;

-1 green chilli, seeded and chopped;

-30ml/2tbsp chopped fresh chives;

-30ml/2tbsp chopped fresh coriander;

-150ml/1|4 pint 2|3 cup sour cream;

-sea salt and ground black pepper;

-fresh coriander (cilandro) leaves, to garnish;

-boiled white or brown rice, to serve.

1. Cut the meat into thick strips and cut crossways into small cubes. Heat the oil in a large, flameproof casserole. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until softened but not coloured. Meanwhile, toss a batch of meat in seasoned flour on a plate.

Nutritional info per portion: Energy 362 kcal/1494 kj; Protein 3g; Carbohydrate 11.1g of which sugar 4g, Fat 34.2g of which saturate 21.2g, Cholesterol 86mg, Calcium 51mg, Fibre 2.3g, Sodium 68mg.