Authentic slow cooked spicy chilli made rich with dark chocolate and tender cubes of braising or stewing beef. Ideal for feeding a hungry family.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 6 people
Ingredients
450g lean braising or stewing beef cubes
1-2 tablespoons sunflower oil
450g onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon red chilli flakes
1 small red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
100g mushrooms, sliced
2 x 400g cans red kidney beans
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato pureé
Dash Worcestershire sauce
100g good quality plain chocolate, broken into small pieces
Freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish
Method
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat, in batches for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Transfer to a large heatproof casserole dish and return to hob.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add to the casserole with the remaining ingredients except the parsley, season and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with potato wedges and courgettes.