Category
Main
Serves
4
Prep
20 mins
Cook
8 mins
Ingredients
800g minced beefOlive oil2 onions peeled and very finely chopped3 tablespoons water2 garlic cloves mincedChopped scotch bonnet or other chilli to taste2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon chilli powder2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)2 tablespoons tomato puree425g pumpkin puree (1 tin)400g chopped tomatoes (1 tin)440g cooked black-eyed beans (2 tins drained weight)Salt650ml Maggi cube stock or beef stock (see note)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pressure cooker and add the mince in 2 batches and brown on all sides, approximately 4 mins for each batch. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside in a bowl
- Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in the pressure cooker, add in the onion and water, stir to deglaze the pot if necessary and cook for 5 mins to soften the onion
- Add in the scotch bonnet and garlic and stir briefly before adding in the cooked minced. Then stir in the rest of the ingredients from the cinnamon to the stock and mix well
- Lock the lid, switch to the 12lb setting and bring the cooker up to pressure. Reduce the heat to maintain the pressure (making sure the visual pressure indicator is still up) and cook the chilli for 8 mins
- Then switch off the heat and release the steam. When the pressure is fully released, open the lid, stir the chilli and serve
- This pumpkin chilli goes well with rice or bread, and sliced radishes, spring onions and chopped coriander
- Note: Maggi is a stock cube used in Africa that you can buy from African shops or online. Dissolve one large Maggi cube in the 650mls of water to make the Maggi stock. If you cannot find an African produce store in your local area, use a beef stock cube as an alternative.
Don't forget to garnish with sliced radishes, spring onions, and chopped coriander for a vibrant finishing touch. Get ready to savor each spoonful of this hearty pumpkin chilli, perfect to enjoy with rice or bread. Dive in and experience the bold flavors of this comforting dish!
