Name: Chilli con carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil; 800 gram beef casserole steak, cut into 2cm pieces; 2 small brown onions, finely chopped; 1 large red capsicum, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 810 gram can whole peeled tomatoes; 425 gram can red kidney beans, rinsed; cooked rice, to serve; sour cream, to serve; grated cheddar cheese, to serve; finely chopped coriander, to serve

Chilli con carne

This deliciously hearty chilli con carne recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve for a casual get together. Serve over rice with cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

1H 45M

Total

Ingredients

2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

800 gram beef casserole steak, cut into 2cm pieces

2 small brown onions, finely chopped

1 large red capsicum, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon ground coriander

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon chilli powder

2 tablespoon tomato paste

810 gram can whole peeled tomatoes

425 gram can red kidney beans, rinsed

cooked rice, to serve

sour cream, to serve

grated cheddar cheese, to serve

finely chopped coriander, to serve

Method

1.In a large frying pan, heat half the oil over moderate. Cook beef, in batches, 2-3 minutes or until seared. Transfer to a heatproof plate.

2.Add remaining oil to pan. Cook and stir onion 5 minutes or until soft. Add capsicum and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add spices; cook and stir until fragrant.

3.Stir in beef, tomato paste, tomato and 1/3 cup of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Simmer; covered, 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Stir in beans. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated. Serve with rice, sour cream, cheese and coriander.