Cheesy Toasted-Top Chilli Con Carne

Step 1: Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced.

Step 2: Heat the oil in a large heavy based flameproof casserole dish over medium high heat and add mince and cook, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon for 6 minutes or until browned.

Step 3: Add onion, celery, carrot, oregano, bay leaves and chillies to dish and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables have just softened and add the seasoning and stir to combine and then add salsa and stock and bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly and then add beans and cook for a further 5 minutes or until beans are heated through and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Remove and discard bay leaves from chilli con-carne.

Step 5: Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the cheese.

Step 6: Spread one side of the bread slices with butter and arrange, butter side up, slightly overlapping, over the chilli and sprinkle bread with remaining cheese.

Step 7: Transfer to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is golden and chilli is bubbling around the sides.

Step 8: Sprinkle with extra oregano and serve.