Description
Hearty chilli beef crumble delivers comfort and excitement in one delightful dish. Spicy ground beef nestled under a golden, crispy cornbread topping promises a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 700 grams (1.5 pounds) stewing beef or braising steak, diced
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) smoked bacon lardons
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cheddar cheese, grated
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons light brown soft sugar
- 2 x 400 grams (14 ounces) tins of red kidney or pinto beans
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) sweetcorn (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or lard
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) stout
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) beef stock
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) plain flour
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cold butter
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) buttermilk
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet and thoroughly brown ground beef, then transfer to a separate dish.
- In the same skillet, crisp bacon pieces and sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened and translucent.
- Incorporate chili powder, cumin, and paprika into the vegetable mixture, creating a fragrant base.
- Blend tomato puree, cocoa powder, and brown sugar into the skillet, stirring to form a rich, dark paste.
- Pour stout beer and beef stock into the pan, then introduce kidney beans and previously cooked beef.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 90 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Prepare crumble topping by combining flour, butter, and oats until they resemble coarse breadcrumbs.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and evenly distribute the crumble topping across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the crumble layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the dish healthier.
- Experiment with different stouts or dark beers for unique flavor depth in the base sauce.
- Consider using gluten-free flour for the crumble topping to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap dairy cheese with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese alternatives for a plant-based version of this hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 623 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg