Chili Con Carne Recipes

Ingredients :

15ml oil

225g minced beef

1 onion, quartered

5ml chili powder

15g plain flour

30ml tomato purée

150ml beef stock

1 x 200g chopped tomatoes

1 x 200g kidney beans, drained

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

15ml Worcestershire sauce

75g long grain rice

salt and freshly ground black pepper

soured cream, to serve

freshly parsley, to garnish

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the minced beef, onion and chili powder for 7 minutes.
2. Add the flour and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in the stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil.
4. Add the kidney beans, green pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Reduce the heat, simmer and continue to cook for 45 minutes.
6. Meanwhile cook the rice in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes.
7. Drain well.
8. Spoon onto the serving plate.
9. Spoon the chili beside the rice, add a spoonful of soured cream and garnish with fresh parsley.

An American recipe that has become a regular feature in many homes. Simple and economical, it is one of the most popular minced beef recipes developed. This recipe is slightly toned down as children are not generally keen on hot dishes.

Serves 4 - 6

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