Chili con carne

Make Chili con carne at home

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lb (900 g) ground beef or cubed chuck
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
• Salt to taste

How it's made

1. Brown the beef in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up; spoon off excess fat.
2. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes until soft, then stir in garlic.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin and oregano and toast for 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes and stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
5. Cook partly covered for 1 hour, stirring now and then.
6. Add the beans and simmer 20 more minutes until thick; season with salt.
7. Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped onion.