09/07/2026
Chilli Beef Hotpot ๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ฒ
A bold and spicy spin on a Lancashire classic, this Chilli Beef Hotpot layers smoky chilli con carne under crisp, golden potato slices. Itโs hearty, warming, and made for those nippy British evenings.
Ingredients
For the chilli beef:
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Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
๐ง Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
๐ถ๏ธ Red chilli: 1, finely chopped (optional)
๐ฅฉ Lean beef mince: 500g
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Tinned chopped tomatoes: 400g
๐ซ Red kidney beans: 1 tin (400g), drained and rinsed
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Tomato purรฉe: 2 tbsp
๐ง Salt and pepper: to taste
๐งก Ground cumin: 1 tsp
๐ถ๏ธ Chilli powder: 1 tsp
๐ค Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
๐ข๏ธ Olive oil: 1 tbsp
For the topping:
๐ฅ Waxy potatoes: 600g, thinly sliced
๐ข๏ธ Olive oil: 2 tbsp
๐ง Salt & pepper: to season
๐ฟ Fresh parsley: to garnish (optional)
Method
๐ฅ Preheat oven to 190ยฐC (fan).
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Heat olive oil in an ovenproof pan, cook onion for 5 minutes until soft.
๐ง Add garlic and chilli, cooking for another minute.
๐ฅฉ Brown the beef mince until no longer pink.
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Stir in tomatoes, tomato purรฉe, kidney beans, spices, and seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until thickened.
๐ฅ Slice potatoes thinly, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
๐ฅ Spoon the chilli into a baking dish or keep in the same pan.
๐ฅ Arrange potatoes on top, overlapping slightly.
๐ข๏ธ Brush with a bit more oil and season again.
๐ฅ Bake for 40โ45 minutes until golden and tender.
๐ฟ Finish with parsley before serving, if you fancy.
Serving Information
โฑ Prep Time: 20 minutes
๐ฅ Cooking Time: 45 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
๐ด Servings: 4
โก Calories: ~500 per portion
Tips
๐ถ๏ธ Fancy extra heat? Add a spoonful of chipotle paste.
๐ง For a cheesy crust, sprinkle cheddar over the potatoes near the end.
โ๏ธ Keeps well in the fridge for 2โ3 days or freeze in individual portions.
๐ฅฃ Perfect with steamed greens or a hunk of bread to mop up that sauce!