Chili con Carne Recipe

Chili con carne, commonly known in American English as simply "chili," is a spicy stew containing chili peppers, beef, and often tomatoes and beans. This was one of the first easy recipes I learnt to cook and can be mastered in just a few attempts! It’s healthy, cheap and tasty and makes the ultimate student food. You can make a large batch of this and then store in the fridge for days or freeze for weeks. 

Ingredients

Ground/minced beef 500g   
1 Large onion chopped   
2-3 Cloves of Garlic   
1-2 Tins of chopped tomatoes 400g Squeeze of tomato puree   
1 tea spoon of chili powder (or to taste)   
1 tea spoon of ground cumin   
Dash of Worcester sauce   
Sprinkle of salt and pepper   
1 Chopped red pepper   
1 tin of drained kidney beans 400g   
   
Method 

1) Fry the onion in a hot pan with oil until nearly brown then add chopped garlic 
2) Add the mince and stir until brown -­ drain any excess fat if desired   
3) Add all dried spices and seasoning then reduce heat and add chopped tomatoes 
4) Stir well and add tomato puree and Worcester sauce then leave to simmer for about an hour (less if you’re in a rush)   
5) Add the chopped red pepper and continue to simmer for 5 mins, then add the tin of drained kidney beans and cook for a further 5 mins. If the chili become to dry at any point just add a bit of water. Serve with rice, jacket potatoes or pasta!

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