I usually be a big fan of spicy food but the onset of this cold weather is making me crave something with some heat in it. This really simple Chilli is a really winter warmer and is also very healthy and nutritious for those who are still keeping to their January diets.

• Approx 300g extra lean minced beef 
• 1 finely chopped re onion
• 2 peppers, colours of you choice
• 2 medium sized carrots grated
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 carton tomato pasata
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can mixed beans, drained
• handful of coriander leaves
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fry off the peppers and onions in a the oil until soft, stirring regularly, and then add the garlic. Add the grated carrot and mix in with the rest of the vegetables.

1. Add the beef and all the spices and mix through the vegetables, keep turning until completely brown.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and pasata and bring the whole mixture to a gentle boil.
3. Open an drain off the beans, and add these stirring gently. 
4. Serve with some wholegrain rice and sprinkle the fresh coriander over as a garnish.