Chilli Con Carne

by Ntwenhle Gcabashe
Chilli Con Carne recipe

Chilli Con Carne is a Mexican-style dish. Add grated cheese, chopped onion or sour cream as a tasty topping

CHILLI CON CARNE
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 6 cups red beans
  • 1 cup (250ml) oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • ½ cup curry powder
  • 2 kg minced meat
  • 2 cans tomatoes.
  • ½ cup (125ml) tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped.
Instructions
  1. Soak the beans overnight. Rinse with cold water and cook for 2-3 hours.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onions and curry powder. Fry for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the mince, tomatoes, paste, sugar and beans. Cover with a lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Season well with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.