British Beef Chilli Con Carne Loaded Fries
A fusion of Mexican spices and classic American comfort. Fluffy baked chips are topped with chilli con carne, homemade with tender British beef, protein-rich beans and Cajun spices. Top with tomato salsa and finish with a squeeze of zingy lime.
Cooking Instructions
Before you start
- Preheat the oven to 220C / fan 200C / gas mark 7
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Pull out a peeler, a sieve, a measuring jug, a medium frying pan & a medium bowl
1
Golden fries
- Cut the potatoes into thin fries (peel optional)
- Place onto the lined baking tray and toss with 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Roast for 25-30 mins, until soft and golden
2
Prep time
- Finely chop or crush the garlic. Finely dice the onion. Dice the pepper into 2cm chunks. Drain and rinse the beans
3
Build the dish
- Heat the medium frying pan with 1 tsp oil on medium-high heat (we used the 25cm HexClad Hybrid Pan). Once hot, add the beef, pepper and onion
- Cook for 5 mins, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper
- Add the Cajun spice and garlic, then cook for 2 mins. Add the beans, passata, stock powder and 100ml water (50ml for 1 person)
- Cook for 8-10 mins, until the beef is cooked and the sauce has thickened
4
Make the salsa
- Quarter the tomatoes. Thinly slice the spring onions. Finely chop the coriander. Quarter the lime
- In the medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, spring onion, half the coriander and the juice from half the lime. Season with a pinch of salt
5
Plate up
- Stir the remaining coriander through the chilli
- Share the fries between plates, topped with the chilli con carne. Spoon over the salsa and garnish with the remaining lime wedges