Chilli Con Carne

Yum Yum Yum is the only way to describe this Tex-Mex favourite. It can be served with Tacos, Rice, Salad or even slices of toast.

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil

2 Large onions

700gms beef mince or lamb mince 

5 cloves garlic crushed

800g chopped can of tomtoes

2 green peppers sliced

4-5 green chillies

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tinned red kidney beans, 400 gms

1 tsp brown sugar

To serve

125 ml soured cream

4 tbsp cheddar cheese grated (optional)

Recipe

Heat the oil in a casserole or saucepan and fry the meat till it changes color (about 5-7 minutes)

Add onions, garlic and stir for a minute or so before tipping the tomatoes, chopped chillies, peppers and salt.

Cover the pan and simmer for about 25 min, until meat is cooked an liquid is reduced to a thick sauce. If it gets too dry add little water.

Add the cumin, kidney beans ( little bean liquid if you like) and brown sugar. Simmer for further 10 min before serving with rice, a spoonful of sour cream,cheese and coriander leaves as garnish.

Happy Cooking !