Recipe
Ultimate Beef Chilli
A rich, smoky beef chilli with beans, peppers and a little dark chocolate for depth.
Ingredients
Method
20 mins prep45 mins cook65 mins total
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the beef mince and cook until well browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Add the onion and pepper and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, chilli powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano for 1 minute.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Stir through the kidney beans, bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick.
Stir in the dark chocolate until melted. Season with the salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust the heat.
Rest for 5 minutes, scatter with fresh coriander and serve with rice and soured cream.
Notes
Make the chilli a day ahead if you can; the flavour deepens as it rests. Add extra chilli powder for more heat.
About this recipe
This hearty beef chilli builds flavour with browned mince, sweet peppers and warm spices before a slow simmer with tomatoes, beans and beef stock.
Finish with dark chocolate and fresh coriander, then serve with rice and soured cream for a comforting, generous meal.
