Chili con Carne
Prep time: 60 minServes: 6
Pairs with
Chilli's heat and beans' earthiness want a red with fruit — medium-bodied with soft tannins that don't fight the spice.
Ingredients
- 500g beef mince
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 2 tbsp chilli flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 400g crushed tomatoes
- 400g red kidney beans, drained
- 200ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt
- To serve: rice, sour cream, cheddar, coriander, lime wedges
Method
- 11. Brown the mince over high heat. Drain the fat.
- 22. Add onion, garlic and peppers, cook 5 minutes.
- 33. Stir in chilli, cumin, smoked paprika and tomato paste.
- 44. Pour in tomatoes, beans and stock. Bring to a boil.
- 55. Simmer 40–45 minutes until thick. Season.
- 66. Serve with rice, sour cream, grated cheddar, coriander and lime.