29 January, 2010

Chilli con Carne


Chilli is a big deal in our house. It's rare that a week goes by without Hubby suggesting, nay, insisting we have a chilli. Fortunate then, that I love it too!

As with all my recipes, I have no idea if this would qualify as a genuine chilli, but it tastes nice, is not difficult to make, nor does it take hours, so it's a winner in my book!

Chilli Recipe: Serves 4

250g extra lean minced beef steak
200g kidney beans
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped
1 tspb red chilli flakes
2 tspb paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tsbp sugar
Splash of red wine

1. In a large saucepan or frying pan, place beef, onion and garlic and cook until the meat has browned. (No oil is needed to cook with, as the beef contains more than enough).
2. Add the kidney beans and cook for a further 5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped fresh chilli.
4. Add the chilli flakes, paprika and cayenne pepper, adding more or less to taste
5. Add the sugar and stir thoroughly.
6. Cook for a further 5 minutes
7. Finally, add the red wine and stir thoroughly. Cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.

And you're done!

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