Recipe Chilli Con Carne ( Mexican Delight)

Sno                        Ingredients                         Quantity

1.                               Olive Oil                               30 ml ( 2 Table spoon)

2.                               Onions Chopped              100 grams ( 3 to 4 depending on size)

3.                               Garlic Chopped                 10 to 15 grams ( 2 to 4 depending on size and preference of garlic flavor)

4.                               Red Bell Pepper

                      Chopped                               150 grams (1 number)

5.                               Green Bell  Pepper

Chopped                             150 grams (1 number)

6.                               Mince Meat                       500 grams

7.                               Stock                                     300ml

8.                               Tomatoes chopped         200 grams

9.                               Tomato Puree                   50 grams

10.                           Red Kidney Beans            250 grams ( Cooked )

11.                           Red Chili Powder              ½ Tea Spoon

12.                           Cumin Powder                  ½ Tea Spoon

13.                           Paprika Powder                ½ Tea Spoon

14.                           Salt and Pepper                to taste

Methods

1.       In a thick bottom pot heat olive oil.

2.       Add chopped onions and chopped garlic, cook on a moderate flame till tender (3-4 minutes).

3.       Add chopped red and green bell peppers, cook for another five minutes.

4.       Blend in the mincemeat and continue cooking till the meat is browned.  ( 15 minutes).

5.       Add stock, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and continue cooking. ( 10 Minutes)

6.       Add red kidney beans, red chili powder, cumin powder, paprika powder, pepper powder and salt.

7.       Cover the pot and simmer for another half an hour, cook till the sauce is thick. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.