ChilliconcarneSERVES 4
WhetheryouenjoythisTex-Mexclassic
onitsownorasa nachotopper,there’s
nodenyinga quick-fixchilli’sversatility.
Somepuristsbelievethereis noroomfor
beans,buttheyadda rich, earthy flavour.2 tbspoliveoil
1 onion,finelychopped
2 garliccloves,crushed
3 tspcuminseeds,finely
crushedwitha mortar
andpestle
1 tbspfinelycrushed
guajillochilli(seenote),
plusextratoserve
1 tspcayennepepper
1 jalapeñochilli(seeds
optional),finelychopped
500 gmmincedbeef
400 gmcannedfinely
choppedtomato
400 gmcannedblackbeans
Sourcream,coarselygrated
cheddarandcoarsely
choppedcoriander,
toserve
Cornchips,coarsely
choppedavocadoand
lime wedges, to serve1 Heat1 tbspoilin a large
saucepanovermedium-high
heat. Addonionandfry,stirring
occasionally, untilsoftened
(6-8minutes), thenaddgarlic,
spicesandchilliesandstiruntil
fragrant(30seconds). Remove
frompanandsetaside.
2 Heatremainingoilin pan
overhighheatandcookbeef
in batchesuntilgoldenbrown
(4-6minutes).Returnonion
mixturetopanandaddtomato,
beansand100mlwater,season
totaste, thensimmerover
mediumheatuntilsauce
thickens(20minutes).Transfer
tobowlsandtopwithsour
cream,cheddar,corianderand
chilli.Servewithcornchips,
avocadoandlimeontheside.
NoteGuajillochilliis available
onlinefromHerbie’sSpices.If
unavailable,substituteanother
smoked Mexican chilli.➤Fast
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