Delia Smith Chilli Con Carne Recipe
Delia Smith Chilli Con Carne Recipe is a yummy family favourite. It's a simple, filling dish with ground beef, beans, and tasty spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Braising steak (Cut into very small pieces) (450 g)
- 8 oz Black beans (Dried) (225 g)
- 1 oz Fresh coriander (reserving the leaves for the salsa) (25 g)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Medium Onions (chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 2 Green chillies (deseeded and chopped small)
- 1 rounded tablespoon Plain flour
- 2 x 14 oz Tins chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 Large red pepper
- ½ Juice lime
- Salt
For the avocado salsa:
- 2 Firm tomatoes (large)
- 1 Ripe firm avocados
- ½ Small red onion(finely chopped)
- ½ Juice lime
- A few drops of Tabasco sauce
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
To serve:
- 4 tablespoons Crème fraîche
Instructions
- To prepare beans, soak overnight or 3 hours before. Heat the oven to 300°F.
- Store coriander leaves, and finely chop stalks.
- In a casserole, sauté onions, garlic, coriander stalks, and chillies for 5 minutes.
- Brown beef in batches, remove and add flour. Stir in beans and tomatoes. Cover and bake for 1.5 hours.
- Add chopped pepper and bake for 30 minutes.
- For salsa, peel tomatoes, deseed, and chop finely. Dice avocado and onion.
- Mix with seasoning, lime juice, coriander, and Tabasco.
- Add salt to taste before serving with rice and crème fraîche.
Notes
- Cook the Meat: Brown the ground beef for more flavour.
- Spice It Right: Adjust the chilli to your liking; don't make it too hot.
- Cook Slowly: Let it simmer slowly for better flavours.