Beef chilli recipe recipe
The Hairy Bikers' beef chilli The Hairy Bikers' decadent chilli recipe uses a little chocolatey finish to take it to another dimension. This is a great batch cook or party recipe. 4 tbsp vegetable oil500g/1lb 2oz good-quality braising steak, diced500g/1lb 2oz good-quality beef mince1 onion, finely chopped1 red onion, finely chopped2 celery sticks, trimmed and chopped1 dried chipotle chilli1 tbsp dried chilli flakes½ tbsp chilli powder2 tsp dried oregano3 tbsp light brown sugar2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes500ml/17fl oz beef stock400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed400g tin black-eyed beans, drained and rinsed85g/3oz plain chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids, roughly choppedbunch fresh coriandersea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp vegetable oil 500g/1lb 2oz good-quality braising steak, diced 500g/1lb 2oz good-quality beef mince 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, trimmed and chopped 1 dried chipotle chilli 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes ½ tbsp chilli powder 2 tsp dried oregano 3 tbsp light brown sugar 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes 500ml/17fl oz beef stock 400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed 400g tin black-eyed beans, drained and rinsed 85g/3oz plain chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids, roughly chopped bunch fresh coriander sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper freshly steamed rice8 tbsp soured cream4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced freshly steamed rice 8 tbsp soured cream 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced Method Heat two tablespoons of the oil over a medium–high heat in a large, heavy-based pan with a tight-fitting lid. Fry the diced beef steak in batches until browned all over, setting each batch aside on a plate using a slotted spoon.Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the beef mince, frying until browned all over. Remove the mince from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside with the beef steak.Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and fry the white onion, red onion and celery for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions have softened but not browned.Stir in the chipotle chilli, chilli flakes, chilli powder and oregano until well combined. Cook for a further two minutes.Return the diced and minced beef to the pan, then stir in the sugar, chopped tomatoes, beef stock, kidney beans and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering. Cover and continue to simmer over a low heat for 2–3 hours. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 to cook in an ovenproof dish for the same amount of time.)Just before serving, season the chilli with sea salt flakes and pepper. Stir in the chocolate until melted, then stir in the chopped coriander. Serve the chilli with a bowl of steamed rice and top each serving with a dollop of soured cream. Garnish with the sliced spring onions. Heat two tablespoons of the oil over a medium–high heat in a large, heavy-based pan with a tight-fitting lid. Fry the diced beef steak in batches until browned all over, setting each batch aside on a plate using a slotted spoon. Heat two tablespoons of the oil over a medium–high heat in a large, heavy-based pan with a tight-fitting lid. Fry the diced beef steak in batches until browned all over, setting each batch aside on a plate using a slotted spoon. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the beef mince, frying until browned all over. Remove the mince from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside with the beef steak. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the beef mince, frying until browned all over. Remove the mince from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside with the beef steak. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and fry the white onion, red onion and celery for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions have softened but not browned. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and fry the white onion, red onion and celery for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions have softened but not browned. Stir in the chipotle chilli, chilli flakes, chilli powder and oregano until well combined. Cook for a further two minutes. Stir in the chipotle chilli, chilli flakes, chilli powder and oregano until well combined. Cook for a further two minutes. Return the diced and minced beef to the pan, then stir in the sugar, chopped tomatoes, beef stock, kidney beans and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering. Cover and continue to simmer over a low heat for 2–3 hours. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 to cook in an ovenproof dish for the same amount of time.) Return the diced and minced beef to the pan, then stir in the sugar, chopped tomatoes, beef stock, kidney beans and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering. Cover and continue to simmer over a low heat for 2–3 hours. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 to cook in an ovenproof dish for the same amount of time.) Just before serving, season the chilli with sea salt flakes and pepper. Stir in the chocolate until melted, then stir in the chopped coriander. Serve the chilli with a bowl of steamed rice and top each serving with a dollop of soured cream. Garnish with the sliced spring onions. Just before serving, season the chilli with sea salt flakes and pepper. Stir in the chocolate until melted, then stir in the chopped coriander. Serve the chilli with a bowl of steamed rice and top each serving with a dollop of soured cream. Garnish with the sliced spring onions.