Rat's Tavern Recipes

mains & sides  ·  no. 10

Chilli Con Carne

serves 4

ingredients:

chilli:

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp hot chilli powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree

sauce:

  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 300ml boiled water
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • ½ tsp dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp sugar (or thumbnail-sized piece of dark chocolate)

beans:

  • 410g tin red kidney beans

directions:

  1. fry the beef mince on high until it sizzles (all fat and water gone) and begins to brown. season with salt and pepper. remove from the pan. turn to medium/low and add the onion and cook, stirring fairly frequently, for about 5 mins.

  2. add the mince, garlic, red pepper, hot chilli powder, paprika, ground cumin and tomato puree. cook for another 5 mins, stirring occasionally.

  3. add 1 beef stock cube with hot water, chopped tomatoes, dried marjoram and sugar (or chocolate). stir the sauce well. bring to a boil and then immediately reduce to a simmer for 45 mins. add water as necessary to stop drying out.

  4. drain and rinse the tin of red kidney beans before adding to the pot. cook for another 5-10 mins, adding water as necessary. season to taste.

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