Truth be told, Mrs J would love to be able to change things up a bit right now. She’s had two weeks of fun at home. She’d love some outdoor activities.

One could say, she’s going a bit bananas.

But as the saying goes, if you get a lemon, make lemonade. So if you’re going bananas, make …. banana chili?

Mrs J gave it a go. Here’s what you need:

• Appx. 400g mixed minced beef and pork
• Some olive oil
• Canned red beans (about 3,5 dl worth)
• 400g tomato passata

• 400g diced fresh tomatoes
• A large chopped onion
• 1 chopped up or mashed banana
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic

• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp sambal oelek
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 dl water

Brown the minced meat and transfer to a pot.

Brown the onions and add to the meat.

Add everything else and stir.

Give it all a boil and then cook on low heat for at least 90 minutes, up to 2 hours. Let cook under a lid for the first hour, then remove the lid to get your desired consistency.

Season with some salt, if you think it needs it. Serve with a few extra slices of banana.