Maria’s Chilli

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Equipment

• A heavy bottomed pan

Ingredients

For 4 people.

• 1 kg of at least 15% fat steak mince
• 1/2 a cup of pancetta
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1-3 Green chillis, finely sliced, depending on heat required
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground corriander
• 2 tins of peeled plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tin of red kidney beans, rinsed with cold water
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Set the pan over a high heat and add the mince
2. Fry the mince until browned, reducing the heat as necessary
3. Using a plastic potato masher, “grind” the mince so it consists of small granules of the same size
4. Add the onions and chillis,increasing the heat as necessary
5. Cook until the onion is soft, reducing the heat as necessary
6. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes
7. Add the spices and cook for 2 more minutes
8. Add the tomatoes and tomatoe puree and bring to a simmer
9. Simmer for 20 minutes
10. Add the red kidney beans
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste
12. Simmer for 20 minutes
13. Serve with rice and if desired grated cheddar chese

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