I was never much of a fan of chilli when I was younger, it is probably due to the beans or the horrid packet mixes that were available years ago. I have made my own chilli several times over the years and have had success with most of them, unless I was too heavy with the chilli peppers!
Sometimes I have used minced beef, others used diced steak and each was delicious in it's own way.
My eldest children are away on holiday to Turkey and I had a notion for chilli yesterday, but as I was pushed for time I decided to go down the express way with Nigella's quick chilli. I don't add beans as my OH and DD#3 are not keen, but this is a quick and satisfying dish that can be put together with minimal effort.
150g chorizo sausage - I could only get the sliced one and it was fine.
500g minced beef
500g jar of chunky vegetable pasta sauce - I used onion and garlic instead.
390g can of mixed spicy beans
60 ml sweet chilli sauce - I could only get sharwoods dipping sauce
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
3 cardamom pods, bruised
1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes ** only used these as I did not add the spicy beans**
In a heavy based pan heat the chorizo till it starts to crisp and release it's oil.
Add the mince and brown, breaking up so there are no large clumps.
Add spices, chilli sauce and pasta sauce, bring to the boil and lower to a simmer for around 20 minutes.
Can be served with a nice dollop of soured cream and freshly chopped coriander if you like.
I like to make fresh tortillas when I have a bit more time.
7 comments:
That's a really unique recipe! I would never have thought of putting an Asian ingredient (sweet chili) in. Nigella loves that stuff :) It looks great! I always prefer mine with the beans, least of all for the health benefits!
We love chili here, but we usually use the packets, I must admit. I do put V-8 juice in it, which sweetens it up a bit. Your recipe sounds good, will have to try!
I must admit DH and I are partial to a bowl of chili. We like it hot and spicy...Ok, now you have me craving some!!
I've been meaning to make this one for a while - its just I already have a really good chilli recipe and Im afraid I'll be dissappointed - I don't think I need to worry - especially since it takes half the time of my usual one
I've made Nigella's quick chilli a few times - we love it!
That sounds like a really delicious version of chili Angela. I have this book myself. I really need to dig it out and go with it! I like to make my own fresh tortillas as well. They are so much better!
This sounds like a great chilli, (I dont care much for beans in chilli either), thanks for posting Angela.
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