IWONA'S "IN THE KITCHEN" BLOG - AN OLD FAVORITE - CHILI CON CARNE!
HERE'S A TASTY SUMMERTIME RECIPE FROM IWONA! 
CHILI CON CARNE
Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 tbsp corn oil
1 lb 2 oz/500 g fresh ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1 lb 12 oz/800 g canned chopped tomatoes
1 lb 12 oz/800 g canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups beef stock
salt to taste
A handful of fresh cilantro sprigs
2 tbsp sour cream, to serve
Preparation:
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or flameproof casserole. Add the beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until broken up and browned.
Reduce the heat; add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, tomatoes and their juices, and kidney beans. Pour in the stock and season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 15-29 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
Chop the cilantro sprigs, reserving a few for a garnish, and stir into the chili. Adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Either serve immediately with a splash of sour cream, and cilantro sprigs to garnish, or let cool, then store in the refrigerator overnight. Re-heating the chili the next day makes it more flavorsome.
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DEAN'S TEAM "IN THE KITCHEN" EDITOR,
IWONA FILIPIAK
