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+# pyrate's chilli
+
+## ingredients
+* 500g lean beef mince
+* 400g tinned tomatoes
+* 400g tin of kidney beans (drained)
+* 5ml tomato puree
+* 1 beef stock cube
+* 15ml cornflour
+* 5ml chilli powder
+* 5ml cumin
+* 10ml powdered baking chocolate
+* salt and pepper
+
+## method
+* fry the beef mince in a little oil until browned
+* add the cornflour, chilli powder, and cumin. season to taste and stir well
+* throw in the kidney beans, tomato puree, and tinned tomatoes. bring to the boil
+* add the stock cube and mix well
+* turn down heat and add the powdered chocolate
+* simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes
+* serve with rice
+
+## tips
+* adjust the amount of chilli, cumin, and chocolate to taste, or add chopped chilli peppers
+* for a low FODMAD version change the beef mince for turkey mince, and use chickpeas instead of kidney beans
+* for more veg add some diced carrots when you add the tinned tomatoes