Chili Con Carne

Ingredients :

• 600 g lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 can (300 g) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• corn chips, to serve

Garnish

• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Cooking Procedures :

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook ground beef, stirring to break up, for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer meat to plate; drain off fat from pan.
2. In the same pan, heat oil over medium heat; sauté onion, for 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Add the garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
3. Return meat to pot along with tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, thyme and beef stock; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until sauce is rich and thick. Stir in beans; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
4. Divide the chili con carne among six serving bowls; sprinkle the cheese over the top and dollop with tablespoon of sour cream. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with corn chips.
5. Serves 6.