March 30, 2026

Banting Chilli Con Carne

Serves:

Cooking Time:

< 30 min

Ingredients:

30 ml oil
1 onion, chopped
250 g button mushrooms, halved
200 g streaky bacon, chopped
500 g beef mince
20 ml cumin
5 ml dried origanum
5 ml dried chilli or more to taste
10 ml smoked paprika
salt to taste
125 ml red wine
500 ml beef stock
60 ml tomato paste

To serve:
cauliflower rice
80 g LANCEWOOD® White Cheddar, grated
250 ml LANCEWOOD® Sour Cream
60 ml fresh coriander, chopped
lime wedges

Method

Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion, mushrooms and bacon until soft and golden.
Add the mince and brown.
Add the cumin, origanum, chilli, paprika and salt to taste and fry for 1 minute.
Add the wine, stock and tomato paste and simmer over low heat for 15 – 20 minutes until thick.

To serve:

Serve on cauliflower rice sprinkled with cheese and topped with a dollop of sour cream.
Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and serve with lime wedges.

HINTS & TIPS: Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and cover with water. Blitz for 3 – 4 times. Drain in a colander for easy cauliflower rice.