Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 jalapeños, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 lb (900 g) ground beef
• 3 tbsp chilli powder (US chili powder blend)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef stock or water
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pot. Fry the onion, bell pepper and jalapeños for 6 to 8 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
2. Add the beef and brown it, breaking it up.
3. Stir in the chilli powder, cumin, oregano, paprika and tomato paste for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, beans and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring now and then.
5. Season with salt. Serve with rice, cornbread, shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped onion.