Chilli beef with black beans and avocado salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
79%
Chilli beef with black beans and avocado salad
55 min.
6
570kcal

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Looking for a vibrant, healthy, and satisfying meal that packs a punch of flavors? This Chilli Beef with Black Beans and Avocado Salad is the perfect choice! With a fantastic blend of spicy, savory, and fresh ingredients, this dish is bound to become a family favorite. The lean steak mince is cooked with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, giving it an irresistible depth of flavor. The addition of black beans provides a hearty texture while keeping the meal filling and nutritious.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it’s also packed with healthy ingredients that make it a guilt-free indulgence. The bright and creamy avocado paired with a crisp baby leaf salad and cherry tomatoes adds a refreshing contrast to the rich chili beef, making each bite a perfect balance of spice and freshness. Plus, with the added goodness of wholegrain rice, this dish offers a well-rounded combination of protein, carbs, and healthy fats that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.

This easy-to-make, one-pan recipe is ready in just under an hour, making it the ideal option for a wholesome lunch or dinner. Whether you’re feeding a family of six or preparing a healthy meal for yourself, this chilli beef with black beans and avocado salad is sure to hit the spot!

Ingredients

  • tbsp cumin seeds 
  • tbsp ground coriander 
  • tbsp chili powder hot
  • tbsp paprika sweet
  • 500 fat-trimmed beef flank steak lean
  •  garlic clove sliced
  • 400 canned tomatoes chopped canned
  •  beef bouillon cubes reduced-salt
  • tbsp tomato purée 
  •  pasilla peppers diced deseeded
  • large cilantro leaves separated chopped
  • 800 black beans canned
  • 250 rice cooked
  • small avocado chopped
  • small bag baby lettuce 
  • small onion red halved thinly sliced
  • handful cherry tomatoes halved

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Tip the spices into a large pan and warm for a few seconds to toast them.
  2. Add the mince and garlic, and stir, breaking down the beef as it browns.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes and a can of water, crumble in the stock cube, then stir in the tomato pure, peppers and coriander stalks.
  4. Cover the pan and cook for 15 mins. Stir in the black beans and their juice, and cook for 10 mins more until everything is tender. Meanwhile, heat the rice following pack instructions and toss the salad ingredients together. Stir the coriander leaves into the chilli and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein21.58%
Fat28.8%
Carbs49.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.03
Glycemic Load
22.49
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.600868994775%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
2.81mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:569.73kcal
28.49%
Fat:18.79g
28.91%
Saturated Fat:6.36g
39.73%
Carbohydrates:72.83g
24.28%
Net Carbohydrates:55.82g
20.3%
Sugar:6.55g
7.28%
Cholesterol:50.86mg
16.95%
Sodium:860.97mg
37.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.68g
63.36%
Vitamin C:66.7mg
80.84%
Fiber:17.01g
68.06%
Manganese:1.22mg
61.07%
Vitamin A:2506.16IU
50.12%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.45%
Selenium:30.52µg
43.6%
Iron:7.58mg
42.12%
Zinc:6.32mg
42.12%
Vitamin B3:8.07mg
40.35%
Phosphorus:401.99mg
40.2%
Potassium:1367.5mg
39.07%
Copper:0.74mg
36.81%
Folate:137.14µg
34.28%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.37%
Magnesium:123.24mg
30.81%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.2%
Vitamin E:3.71mg
24.74%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.17%
Vitamin K:22.89µg
21.8%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.38%
Calcium:137.01mg
13.7%