Chunky Red Chilli

Ingredients for Chunky Red Chilli

• 45ml olive oil

• 450g beef mince

• 450g beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch chunks

• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

• 1 medium green pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped

• One 800g can whole plum tomatoes, drained

• One 230g can tomato sauce

• One 15 1/60g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• One 15 1/60g can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon chilli powder

• 2 teaspoons dried basil

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 bay leaves

• Tortilla crisps, for serving (optional)

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef mince and cook, breaking up the beef, until nicely browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the beef mince with a slotted spoon and set aside in a large bowl or place. Pour another tablespoon of oil into the pot; when hot, add the stew meat and cook until nicely browned on all side, about 8 minutes. Remove the stew meat with a slotted spoon and add it to the beef mince. Pour off the fat and any accumulated juices from the pot.

2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion and pepper, and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Return the meats to the pot and add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, chilli powder, basil, cumin, salt, and bay leaves. Stir well to mix, breaking up the whole tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, until the stew meat is soft, about 2 hours. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Divide the chilli among 8 bowls and serve warm, with chips on the side, if you like.

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