Chili con carne

📝 Ingredients

• 150 g minced beef
• 1 can kidney beans (400 g)
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes (400 g)
• 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder (or more to taste)
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 1 square of 70% dark chocolate (the secret!)
• 80 g rice or cornbread, to serve
• Sour cream, grated cheddar, coriander

🍴 Utensils

• Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan
• Wooden spoon

📖 Steps

1. Sauté the onion and pepper in the oil for 5 min. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 1 min.
2. Add the minced beef and brown it, breaking it up. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and rinsed kidney beans. Season with salt.
4. Bring to the boil, then reduce to very low heat. Cover and simmer for at least 30 min, stirring occasionally.
5. At the end of cooking, add the square of dark chocolate — it adds depth and roundness without tasting of chocolate. It's the secret of Texan chilis.
6. Taste and adjust the spices and salt. If too thick, add a little water.
7. Serve over rice with sour cream, grated cheddar and fresh coriander.