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Beef Chili

Slow-simmered minced beef with beans, smoked paprika and a little chocolate.

75 min · serves 6 · 560 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 800g minced beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tins chopped tomatoes
• 2 tins kidney beans, drained
• 20g dark chocolate
• 300ml beef stock
• Olive oil, salt, pepper

Method

1. Brown the beef in batches in a heavy pot, then set it aside. Give it about 10 minutes.
2. Cook the onions until soft, then add the garlic and spices. Give it about 8 minutes.
3. Return the beef with the tomatoes and stock, and simmer gently. Give it about 45 minutes.
4. Add the beans and the chocolate and cook until thick. Give it about 10 minutes.
5. Season well and rest off the heat before serving.

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