Not the Wurst

Is anyone else a little frightened of Lidl? I don't understand the meat, and i'm mostly afraid to try the frozen food. (I once bought some frozen paella that tasted sort of like the food a german serial killer eats while stalking his victims)

The veg is excellent, and the brand name beer is grand. But i'm sort of frightened, because i mostly end up spending loads on mysterious, non-standard tools.

This dinner feeds a multitude for only a few euro. Brought to you by the side effects of the celtic Tiger (ie Lidl)

Chorizo Casserole!

1 Lidl Chorizo
2 Tins Tomatoes
1 Tin Kidney beans
1 Tin Chickpeas
1 Tin Sweetcorn
1 Onion
1 Clove Garlic (Optional)
1 Dessert Spoon of Tomato Puree
1 Splash Balsamic vinegar
1 splash of olive oil

Chop the onion finely, and slice/mash the garlic.
Heat the oil at the bottom of a big saucepan, and soften the onion and the garlic till the onion is translucent.
Pour in the tins of tomatoes.
Pour in 1/2 tin of water.

Rinse off and strain the sweetcorn, Beans and chickpeas, add to the pan.
Chop the Chorizo into 1/2 inch chunks, add to the pan.
Add the tomato Puree and the balsamic vinegar.
Bring to the boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

To thicken, either add a cornflour and water mix, or a clarified butter and flour.
Season to taste.

Optional Extras - add the following for different effects

-Splash of whiskey
-Add red wine to the onions and garlic
-Add paprika and cumin to the onions. (leave out the garlic)


Serve with Rice/bread.