Chili con carne

600

g

minced beef

500

g

Canned kidney beams

500

g

Canned whole tomatoes

250

g

Canned sweet corn

150

g

Creme fraîche or sour creme (for serving)

3

cloves

Garlic

2

medium

Onions

1

large

Red bell pepper

6

Tbsp.

Tomato paste

5

Tbsp.

Vegetable Oil

250

ml

Beef stock

1

tsp.

Salt

1

tsp.

Cumin Powder

1

tsp.

Coriander Powder

1/2

tsp.

cinnamon Powder

Black Pepper (freshly ground)

1

Chili (Habanero, Jalapeno, etc.) depending on your linking

  1. Step

    Heat olive oil in a large cauldron or cast-iron stew pot and fry the ground meat for 2-5 minutes and then add the finely diced onions and coarsely diced bell pepper. Slowly cook until the meat, onions and bell pepper are lightly browned.

  2. Step

    Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until the flavour is released. Then add the spices and cook another 2-5 minutes.

  3. Step

    Add the tomato paste and lightly brown the mixture before adding the canned tomatoes and beef stock. Add more water if required.

  4. Step

    Drain the sweet corn and add to the pot.

  5. Step

    Slowly cook with the lid on leaving only a small gap for vapour to escape and simmer for 90 minutes before adding the canned kidney beans. Cook another 30 minutes before serving.

  6. Step

    Serve with a Tbsp. of creme fraîche or sour creme.