Baby Friendly Chili Con Carne

- 2 tsp Sunflower oil
- 1 finely diced Onion
- 500g / 17.64oz ground Lean minced beef
- 1 heaped tbsp paste Tomato purée
- 1 heaped tsp Mixed dried herbs
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 heaped tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 low-salt Beef stock cube
- 400g / 14.1oz can Chopped tomatoes
- 400g / 14.1oz can Kidney beans
- 20g / 0.7oz bittersweet Dark chocolate
- to taste freshly ground Black pepper

1. Heat 2 tsp Sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add 1 finely diced Onion and cook until translucent.
3. Add 500g / 17.64oz ground Lean minced beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat.
4. Add 1 heaped tbsp Tomato purée paste, 1 heaped tsp Mixed dried herbs, 0.5 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 heaped tsp Smoked paprika, freshly ground Black pepper, and 1 low-salt Beef stock cube. Stir well.
5. Add 400g / 14.1oz can Chopped tomatoes and 400g / 14.1oz can Kidney beans.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes, mashing the Kidney beans slightly.
7. If using, chop 20g / 0.7oz bittersweet Dark chocolate and stir in. Simmer for another 5 minutes.