Chili con carne is proper comfort food. It doesn`t require any special ingredients and almost no cooking skills. It also is one of this dishes that you can just let it cook on its own. I like to add few bits of dark chocolate at the end of the cooking process. It is then when a normal chili turns into this velvety and rich dish, that the whole family would love. Best part- it is even better on the next day 🙂

INGREDIENTS

• 500 g minced beef
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 500 ml canned tomatoes
• 2 cans kidney beans
• 250 ml water
• 1 cube veggie stock
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp dry mustard
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp HP sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3-4 tbsp oil
• 2-3 blocks dark chocolate

To serve:

• avocado
• mature cheddar
• sour cream
• boiled corn
• coriander
• rice
• jalapeno pepper

PREPARATION

1. Chop the onion and garlic. Saute with oil for 2 minutes in a big Dutch oven or similar pot
2. Add the mince and spices and cook for 3-4 minutes
3. Add the tomatoes, beans, water, veggie stock and sauces
4. Cook for 45-60 minutes or until the chili gets thick and slightly mushy
5. Add the chocolate and stir well for a minute
6. Serve your chili with rice and your favourite toppings