Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef (or half beef/half pork)
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 1–2 red bell peppers
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 can kidney beans (250 g drained weight)
- 1 can corn (140 g drained weight)
- 1 onion
- 50 g tomato paste
- Salt
- 1–2 tsp sweet paprika powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- A pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Dice the onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, seasoning with salt.
- Dice bell peppers; add to the pot along with tomato paste, stirring well.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn; season with cayenne and sugar.
- Let simmer covered for 20–25 minutes over medium heat.
- Serve hot with toppings like Tabasco sauce or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding cumin or fresh herbs as garnishes. For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with lentils or textured vegetable protein.
