3largeChillies dried (such as ancho, chipotle or poblano)
2 Red onions
10cloves Garlic
Olive oil
1 heaped tspOregano (dried)
2 heaped tspGround cumin
2 heaped tspSmoked paprika
2sticksCinnamon
2 Bay leaves (fresh)
3–4Chillies (fresh)
2 x 400g (tins)Beans (such as kidney, butter, pinto)
4 x 400 g (tins)Plum tomatoes
3 tbspMuscovado sugar or molasses
3 Red, Yellow or Orange peppers
Soured cream (optional)
Instructions
Ask the butcher to trim and slice brisket. Trim the fat and cut it into 2.5cm slices against the grain.
Soak dried chillies in hot coffee. Peel and dice onions, and slice garlic.
Heat oil, add cumin, paprika, oregano, bay, onions. Fry for 10 mins.
Chop half the fresh chillies, and add to onions with rehydrated chillies, cinnamon, sliced garlic, salt, pepper, and a splash of chilli-infused coffee.
Add remaining coffee, tomatoes, molasses, brisket, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 hours.
Use forks to pull apart meat. Add peppers, and drained beans. Simmer uncovered for 30 mins.
Season, add more chilli if needed. Top with soured cream.
Serve with rice, flatbreads, or potatoes, and a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Notes
Brown your meat before slow-cooking for a richer taste.
Start with beans, then meat, and add spices on top for even flavour.