Mince meat cowboy beans

Preparation time: 50 min.
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You're in a rush, but you still want a filling meal that doesn't take hours to make? That's when a can of beans comes in handy. You can make a creamy, filling dish in minutes – cowboy beans. You can also add mince, pulled tofu or tempeh if you are a vegetarian. Which version are you going to make? This recipe is for the meat version, but you can also use it to make the vegetarian version 🤩.

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Nutrition (1 serving) 1 plate of beans

  • 636 kcal
  • 40 g carbohydrates
  • 37 g fats
  • 36 g protein
Per 4 portions

Per 4 portions

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Instructions

  1. Start by chopping the onion, garlic and red pepper into small pieces. Drain and rinse the beans.

  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add the beef mince until it starts to brown.

  3. Add the chopped veggies and fry until tender.

  4. Once the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent, pour in the tomato passata, tomato paste, drained beans and season according to your taste.

  5. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and leave it to simmer for 20‑30 minutes. Stir occasionally.  

  6. Season with salt and pepper, and if you think it's too thick, add a little bit of water or stock.

  7. To serve, sprinkle with chives. Serve it with toasted bread, rice or potatoes.Enjoy!

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