Chile con carne
This genuine rendition of chili con carne is best with tender cubes of meat. Accompany chili con carne with frijoles, tortillas, and salsa.
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs Beef or Pork, cubed
- 2 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 onion, pricked with 1 whole clove
- 1 Bay leaf
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp Chili spice blend, ground
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Stock
Garnishes
- Onion, finely chopped
- Fresh Coriander
- Avocado, sliced
Method
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1
Grill the garlic with the skin in a hot dry pan (5-10 min).
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2
Rinse meat. In a casserole dish, place the meat with garlic, pricked onion, bay leaf, and salt. Add enough cold water to cover.
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3
Bring to the boil and skim surface clean. Let simmer for one hour and set aside.
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4
Heat a cooking dish over medium heat. Combine oil, chili spice, and chopped onion. Cook and stir constantly for five minutes.
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5
Add drained meat and tomatoes. Cook for five minutes.
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6
Add enough stock to make a smooth, creamy sauce. Let simmer 1/2 hour over low heat.
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7
Garnish just before serving.
