Ingredients:
500g of Minced Beef
1 Onion - finely chopped
1 Stick of Celery - finely chopped
1 Carrot - finely choped or grated
1 Sweet pepper (preferably green) - finely chopped
1 Green Chilli - finely chopped
1 clove of Garlic
Bunch of Coriander
1 Tin of chopped tomatoes
1 Tablespoon of tomato puree
1 Tablespoon of Paprika
1 Teaspoon of ground Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon of ground Coriander
1 Teaspoon of hot Chilli powder
Dash of Cayenne pepper
1 Teaspoon of dried Oregano
1 Cinnamon Stick (or 1 teaspoon of ground)
1 tin of Red Kidney Beans
1/4 Pint of water
1 Teaspoon of sugar
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
Method:
1. Sweat off your Onion, Garlic, Celery, Carrot, Pepper, Fresh Chilli in a good glug of Olive Oil. Take the storks off the bunch of coriander, finely chop and add these to your veg in the pan. Let this lot sweat down for a good ten minutes untill tender.
2. Meanwhile, mix together all your dry spices in a bowl. The Cumin, Chilli powder, ground Coriander, Paprika, Cayenne, dried Oregano and also a teaspoon of salt.
3. Now, add all of your other ingredients to the pan, the Minced Beef, spices, Tin Tomatoes, Puree, Cinnamon Stick, Sugar and water. Stir very well, so all the ingredients are combined.
4. Bring to the boil, and simmer for one hour, stirring only once at the half hour point. After 55mins add the Red Kindney Beans to heat through and season to taste.
5.Serve with Lime and Coriander rice, and a dollop of Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche, with coriander leaves to garnish.
