Thursday, 7 June 2007

Beef and Bean Chili

Beef and Bean Chili













I've never cooked a chili before and have read many many mouthwatering accounts of how tasty they can be. I thought I had been a little restrained on the amount of cayenne pepper used, however the three year old demanded more sour cream before he'd eat his and he has a pretty high spicy threshold, so I guess I missed the mark. Oh well live and learn. I cleaned my plate and so did my wife.

Ingredients
  • Beef mince
  • Pork mince
  • Red kidney beans
  • Cannalini beans
  • Diced tomatoes, canned
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Paprika
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • Sour cream
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Garlic bread (purchased)
Method:
Soften onion, celery in big ass pan with some olive oil, when soft brown meat in there and drain off any excess fat and remind self to mince your own meat again. Just as the meat starts to go brown, chuck in the spices. When it's all the way brown chuck in the beans and tomatoes and simmer for an hour or so. Season at the end to taste. Serve on a hot piece of garlic bread, covered with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Try to remember to photograph before you start eating and fail.

Time to prepare: 2 hours
Number of serves: 8
Cost of ingredients: $32
Recipe inspiration: Many many accounts of tasty chili

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