Chilli Con Carne
(from anavrinny’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 90 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: bean, beef, comfort
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 large onions
- 1 capsicum
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 heaped tsp hot chilli powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1kg lean minced beef
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 2 tubs tomato purée
- 2 cans red kidney beans
- Optional: 2 squares dark chocolate
Directions
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Chop onions, capsicums
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Fry onion, capsicum and garlic in oil until onions are translucent
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Add spices
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Add mince and brown
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Add stock, canned tomatos, tomato paste and chocolate (if using)
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Bring to boil, turn heat down and simmer with lid on for 20 min to 1 hour (longer is better)
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Drain and rinse kidney beans, add to pot
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Bring back to boil, then let cook without lid for 10-20 min
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Turn heat off and let stand for 10 minutes before serving