Chili with Crispy Paprika Croutons

Chili with Crispy Paprika Croutons

Courtesy of Flour Advisory Bureau 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 70 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. flour
14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
1 1/4 c. beef stock
1 Tbsp. tomato puree
1 Tbsp. mild chili powder
1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
14 oz. can red kidney beans, drained
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 slices bread, (white, brown, or wholegrain) cut into cubes
fresh coriander
sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Soften onion and red pepper in the oil; add ground beef and brown quickly.

2. Stir in flour and then add tomatoes, stock, tomato puree, chili powder, sugar and kidney beans. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently for 1hr. Season with black pepper.

3. For the croutons, heat the oil in a large fry pan and add the paprika, chili powder and garlic. Add the bread cubes and toss until well coated. Place on a baking tray in a hot oven until golden.

4. Serve chili topped with croutons, chopped coriander and sour cream.