Ingredients
- 1kg diced beef (such as casserole steak)
- 1tbs plain flour
- 2tbs vegetable or light olive oil
- 1 large onion - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
- 1tsp dried chilli flakes
- 2 fresh chillies - one chopped and one sliced for garnish
- 1tsp dried oregano
- 1tsp ground coriander
- 2tsp ground cumin
- 1⁄2tsp paprika
- 1 beef stock cubes dissolved in 500ml boiling water
- 2 x 400g cartons chopped tomatoes
- 1tbs tomato puree
- 1 green pepper - diced
- 2 x 400g cartons borlotti or kidney beans in water - rinsed and drained
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Handful fresh coriander leaves - roughly chopped
- 1 lime - cut into wedges to serve
Instructions
- Place the beef in a bowl and toss with the flour to coat evenly..
- Heat 1tbs of the oil in the casserole pan over a high heat and seal the beef in batches then set aside..
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan
- add the onion and fry gently for 4-5 minutes without browning then add the garlic
- dried chilli
- chopped fresh chilli
- oregano and ground spices..
- Cook while stirring for another 1-2 minutes then tip the meat back into the casserole and pour over the stock. The liquid should almost cover the meat. Turn down to a gentle simmer
- cover with the lid and cook slowly for one hour
- stirring occasionally..
- Check the meat is tender then uncover and simmer for 15 minutes until reduced slightly..
- Add the chopped tomatoes
- tomato puree
- green pepper and beans. Season with black pepper and simmer for a further 30-45 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce has reduced..
- Garnish with sliced chilli and fresh coriander and serve with rice and a squeeze of fresh lime..
- TIP: If you prefer
- at the end of step 3
- place the casserole dish into a preheated oven at 170°C with the lid on and cook for one hour. If you have some chilli left
- refrigerate for up to two days
- then heat thoroughly and serve in wraps as a tasty alternative.
Whether you serve it up as a traditional chili, use it to make steak fajitas, or pack it into a lunchtime wrap, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation. So grab your casserole pan and let's get cooking this delicious and easy chunky steak chili recipe!