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About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Andy Cooks on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Beef Chili – 30-Minute Recipe

Name: Beef Chili – 30-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 500 g beef mince; to taste sea salt; 1 onion; 1 red capsicum; 4 garlic; 230 g chipotle in adobo; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 400 g black beans; 1 cup water; spring onion; lime wedges; steamed rice

A hearty beef chili bursting with smoky chipotle heat and sweet bell pepper, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The rich tomato base and black beans create a comforting, savory sauce that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and fresh lime.

Recipe by Andy Cooks· Structured by ReelsMeals

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10 min

Cook Time

20 min

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/10 lb beef mince
to taste sea salt
1 onion
1 red capsicum
4 garlic
8 1/10 oz chipotle in adobo
14 oz chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp smoked paprika
14 oz black beans
1 cup water
spring onion
lime wedges
steamed rice

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium‑high heat (about 356°F).
2
Add the 500 g beef mince, season with sea salt, and stir quickly to spread it evenly; let it brown for about 5 minutes without stirring constantly.
3
Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits (fond) from the pan for extra flavor.
4
Add the diced onion, diced red capsicum, and chopped garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
5
Stir in the 230 g jar of chipotle in adobo, the canned chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika; mix well to combine.
6
Add the rinsed and drained black beans and 1 cup (250 ml) water; bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
7
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let the chili simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
8
While the chili simmers, prepare steamed rice according to package instructions (typically 10 minutes).
9
Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
10
Remove the pan from heat; let the chili rest for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to settle.
11
Serve the beef chili over a bed of steamed rice, garnished with sliced spring onion and lime wedges on the side.

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Brown the beef properly

Let the beef mince brown for about 5 minutes without stirring constantly to develop color.

Bring to a rolling boil before simmering

Add the water, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil before reducing heat to low and covering partially.

Rest before serving

Remove the pan from heat and let the chili rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to settle.

Prepare rice while chili simmers

Start the steamed rice during the chili's simmer stage.

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