A delicious, rich and spicy chilli con carne made from scratch, combining the perfect blend of herbs and spices including Cumin, Coriander, Oregano, Bay, Paprika and Chillies.

Ingredients

• 1 tbs light olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tsp Schwartz Cumin Ground
• 1 tsp Schwartz Coriander Ground
• 1 tbs Schwartz Oregano
• 1 Schwartz Bay Leaves
• 450g (1lb) lean beef mince
• 2 tbs Schwartz Paprika
• 4 tbs tomato purée
• 1 tsp Schwartz Chillies Crushed
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 200ml (7fl oz) beef stock
• 400g tin kidney beans, drained
• 1-2 squares of good quality dark chocolate
• 1 tbs Schwartz Coriander Leaf
• Schwartz Sea Salt and Black Pepper to season

Method

STEP 1Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion, over a medium-heat, until softened. Stir in the Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Oregano and Bay Leaf. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavours.

STEP 2Add the beef mince and brown for about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess oil if necessary. Add the Paprika, tomato purée and Crushed Chillies.

STEP 3Stir in the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and kidney beans. Turn up the heat for 1 minute, then reduce the heat and simmer for around 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the mince is cooked. Season to taste.

STEP 4Stir in the chocolate and gently heat through, ensuring that sauce does not boil. Finally, stir in the Coriander Leaf and serve.

STEP 5Delicious served with rice and green salad.

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This recipe uses

Cumin Ground

Coriander Ground

Oregano

Bay Leaves

Paprika

Chillies Crushed

Coriander Leaf