Wholesome, delicious and easy to make, this curry-style stew has the most delicious Mexican Twists!
Guajillo Mince & Chickpea Stew
Sauce
-1 ½ cups tomato puree
-3 guajillo peppers, stem and seeds removed
-1 chipotle in adobo (or more for a more spicy dish)
-2 garlic cloves
-¼ white onion
-1 tsp seasoning or salt to taste
1 Add the guajillo chiles to a bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover and allow them to soften for at least 10 minutes.
2 Transfer the guajillos to a blender with the tomato puree, chipotle, garlic, onion and seasoning. Blend until smooth. Reserve
Mince and Chickpea Stew
-300g minced beef
-200g chickpeas, cooked and drained
-½ leek, sliced
-1 medium carrot, finely diced
-1 red pepper, finely diced
-guajillo sauce
-salt and pepper to taste
-beef bouillon, optional
-1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 Set a pan to medium-high heat and once hot add the oil. Add the leeks to the pan and stir until they soften a little bit, about 7 minutes. Add the carrots and pepper for another 5 minutes.
2 Add the minced beef and break it down with the back of a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper as you go. Once the beef has started to brown pour the guajillo sauce. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a minimum. Cook for 20 minutes with the lid on.
3 Add the chickpeas to the pan, stir and adjust seasoning to taste. Allow to cook for 15 more minutes. Serve hot.
To Serve
Serve this curry-like stew over rice and with fresh coriander.