Beef and kidney beans are slowly cooked in a tomato sauce, seasoned with warming spices of cumin, chilli and more. This crowd pleasing chili recipe is a one for the books!
2X400g/28oz canned chopped tomatoes +water from 1 can
2X400g/28oz canned kidney beans, drainedor any beans you like
10g/1 square dark chocolateoptional
Instructions
In a large pot heat the oil and add the ground beef, cook until no longer pink while breaking it up with a spoon. Free some space in the pot by moving the beef to one side and add the chopped onions, sauté over medium heat for 7-10 minutes. Don't forget to stir once in a while, add the crushed garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add a pinch of salt and the spices including the chipotle paste and the bay leaves.
Add the canned chopped tomatoes, fill one of the empty cans with water and pour it in as well. Add the beans, bring to a boil and lower the heat, then add the chocolate and let it melt, stir and simmer for 40 minutes covered with a lid. Then uncover and cook for 20-30 minutes longer. Taste and add salt to taste if needed.