Chilli Bean Dip

Submitted by christie

"A fabulous hot dip that tastes great on french bread or corn chips."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup red kidney beans or 14 ounces refried beans, canned
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 slices bacon, chopped finely
• 1 onion, sliced finely
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar

directions

1. Heat butter and oil in a large frypan and lightly fry bacon, onion and garlic.
2. Add cumin, basil and chilli powder and cook gently for 2 minutes.
3. Add beans and mash.
4. Cook over a low heat stirring often.
5. Add tomato paste and vinegar and continue to cook until bubbling.
6. Serve.
7. OPTIONAL:Transfer to oven safe serving dish and put some grated cheese on top and heat till cheese is melted before serving.

Reviews

[katew]

I did not know quite what to expect but this was really really good, quite rich too with the bacon. I doubled the recipe and served half with pita for lunch and tonight I will re heat with melted cheese on top and take it out to dinner.