Lamb Chilli Con Carne
DinnerLamb Chilli Con Carne is a great alternative if you are looking for a change from beef. Fresh lamb combines wonderfully with spices and fresh herbs to provide a really tasty and nutritious meal.
Calories551kcal
Carbs34.1g
Protein40g
Fats28.6g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This chilli is high in each macronutrient, making it an excellent recovery meal.
Health Benefits
Cumin, one of the main flavouring ingredients in this chilli con carne and contains powerful antioxidants that have been linked to a reduction of diseases in middle eastern countries where it has been used for centuries in various recipes for flavour and taste.
Expert Tips
Check out our homemade guacamole recipe if you would like to add in an nutritious side dish.
Equipment
- Large cooking pot
Ingredients
- 600 g Lamb mince
- 1 Onion (finely diced)
- 3 Red chilli peppers (finely sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 2 Bell pepper (chopped)
- 5 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 4 Tomatoes (500g, chopped)
- 1 Lime (juice of 1 lime)
- 400 g Kidney beans
- 2 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 handful Coriander
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the onions on medium heat for 10 minutes before adding chillies, garlic and peppers.
- Add in minced lamb and spices (cumin, cinnamon and paprika).
- Cook until the meat turns brown, and then add in chopped tomatoes.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in the juice of a lime, kidney beans and tomato puree before simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Add in fresh coriander and honey to taste.
- If you like it spicier, add either cayenne pepper or dried chilli flakes.
- Serve with rice, sour cream, guacamole, strong cheddar and lettuce.
Notes
1 portion of "Lamb Chilli Con Carne" is equivalent to 550g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 34.1gProtein: 40gFat: 28.6gSaturated Fat: 10.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.2gTrans Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 1788mgFiber: 12.6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 940ugVitamin C: 185mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 9.3mg
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