Epic Chilli Con Carne
This flavorful slow-cooked chili con carne recipe is a true taste sensation that promises a symphony of aromatic spices and tender stewing beef. The meat marinates in a rich blend of cumin, chili powder, and other seasonings for maximum flavor. Cooked slowly in the oven with a splash of wine and beef stock, the dish reaches its peak tenderness after 4 hours. During the final stages, add red peppers, kidney beans, and a fresh herb and tomato mixture for an extra burst of flavor. Serve with rice, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or any toppings you desire, for a deliciously comforting meal that is sure to delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1kg of good quality stewing steak (cliche but makes a big difference - say NO to Tesco!)
- For the marinade:
- Cumin (2 heaped tsp)
- Chilli powder (2 heaped tsp)
- Nutmeg (1 heaped tsp)
- Paprika (2 heaped tsp)
- Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon or 1 stick)
- Pepper (20 ground peppercorns)
- Garlic (6 cloves)
- Chillis x2 deseeded (or not) to your taste
- large red onion diced
- Tomato puree (2 heaped tsp)
- English mustard (1 heaped tsp)
- Olive oil glug
- glass of white wine
- glass of red wine
- triple whisky (a cheapo is fine - I use Bells)
- For cooking:
- Beef stock (pint)
- Brown sugar to taste (2 teaspoons for me)
- salt
- Half hour before end:
- 2 red peppers sliced and briefly fried
- Kidney beans x2 tins
- To finish:
- Chilli (deseeded and finely sliced)
- Garlic clove (finely sliced)
- Good tomatoes x3 sliced into quarters
- bunch parsley rough chopped
- bunch coriander rough chopped
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
- To serve:
- Rice
- Salsa
- Soured cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Mix together all marinade ingredients in a bowl and leave at least over night. Two days better.
- Add the 'for cooking' ingredients and slow cook covered in the oven on 150 C (gas 4) for 4 hours.
- Add the red peppers (don't forget to fry first!) and kidney beans half an hour before the end.
- Finish with the 'to finish' ingredients - stir into the dish 5 minutes before serving - just enough time to heat them through. Adjust the seasoning.
- Serve with as many or few as the accoutrements as you wish! The more the better!
Yield
Serves 4
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