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 🤩.
Nutrition (1 serving)
- 636 kcal
- 40 g carbohydrates
- 37 g fats
- 36 g protein
Per 4 portions
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 400 g tomato puree
- 400 g cannellini beans
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cane sugar
- salt
- pepper
- chive
Instructions
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Start by chopping the onion, garlic and red pepper into small pieces. Drain and rinse the beans.
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add the beef mince until it starts to brown.
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Add the chopped veggies and fry until tender.
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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.
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Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and leave it to simmer for 20‑30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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Season with salt and pepper, and if you think it's too thick, add a little bit of water or stock.
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To serve, sprinkle with chives. Serve it with toasted bread, rice or potatoes.Enjoy!
