Chili Con Carne

Tags: #american #chili #beans #beef #spicy Serving: 8 portions Total time: 2 hours

Hearty beef and bean chili with rich, complex flavors and a hint of heat.

Ingredients

• 700g ground beef
• 400g kidney beans, drained
• 400g diced tomatoes
• 250ml tomato sauce
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 30ml olive oil
• 500ml beef broth
• 30g chili powder
• 10g ground cumin
• 5g paprika
• 3g oregano
• 2g cayenne pepper
• 5g salt
• 2g black pepper
• 30g dark chocolate, chopped
• Sour cream for serving
• Shredded cheese for serving
• Green onions for garnish

Steps

1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
2. Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened
3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
4. Add ground beef and cook until browned
5. Drain excess fat
6. Add all spices and stir for 1 minute
7. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth
8. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered 1 hour
9. Add kidney beans and continue simmering 30 minutes
10. Stir in chocolate until melted
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste
12. Serve hot with sour cream and cheese
13. Garnish with green onions

Notes

The chocolate adds depth without sweetness. Let chili rest overnight for even better flavor development.