Love me some chili con carne. So easy to make and you can use it in so many ways.
I used to use pre-made chili powder mixes, but decided to start using my own mix recently.
I haven't settled on a "set" recipe, but I make a mix out of the following ingredients:
- paprika
- smoked paprika
- coriander seed
- garlic powder
- oregano
- cumin
- coriander
- chili flakes
- cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
I start with frying an onion and then add some crushed garlic and capsicum. I usually add some bacon and then whatever meat I'm using (minced or diced beef or pork) until it's browned.
After that I start to add the spices until I get the taste I'm looking for and then I add a tin of crushed tomatoes for every 500g of meat. I also add a tin of red or black beans in the same ratio. Sometimes I'll add a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste if I want it richer or I'll add some beef stock.
Once everything is mixed and cooking, I turn the heat down and cook it at a simmer for as long as possible. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes.
I think I've remembered everything.
Hit me with your chili recipes/photos/stories.
