Chilli-con-carne

[hammerman]

Im just cooking my first chilli from scratch. I don't eat chilli so not sure what it should taste like. Im getting the impression it is just a spicy spag bol with kidney beans in ?

[HowardKennitby]

could try a little grated dark chocolate as well.

[mccfluff]

how are you making it. I like to use braising steak rather than mince

[Tilly2]

Yes, basically it's hot spaggy bol. I made one last week and put fartoo much chilli in a and had to come on here for help. It was lovely.
Are you having it with rice or jacket potato?

[EcclesCake]

Use some ground cumin and paprika to give a depth of flavour rather than just having a 'hot' spag bol with beans frm using just chilli powder to season.

[hammerman]

Ok, fried and onion then added cumin, paprika, hot chilli and garlic.

Browned mince and drained.

Added onion mix, 300ml beef stock, tin chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, more garlic, small carton red wine, salt, diced red pepper, tin peas, tin red kidney beans, splish worcester sauce.

Simmered till reduced. Needed a bit more chilli.

It tastes good....i can certainly taste the cumin and paprika and the worcester sauce always gives things a bit of zing.

have i missed anything ?

Will be served with rice and soured cream

[mccfluff]

mmm sounds nice

as im a pig i like to eat mine in a pitta topped with sour cream and cheese (but that is cos im a piggy)

[mazie]

I love chilli but I've gone right off rice. I made Smowball's Chilli Lasagne and loved it

[NoMercy]

That's how I like mine, fluff...minus the pitta.

[AB Editor]

Suggestions:

Make some espresso, pour it in.
Make sure you roasted your toms and onions, blitz them, pour in
Lots of chilli and garlic.
If it tastes too bitter after you've brought it down try adding a little minced ginger, cider wine vinegar or some brown sugar.

Oh, and make sure you squeeze a lime in it about 30 sections before serving :)

What are you having with it?

[AB Editor]

I recommend doing a massive salad with slices shallots, little toms and other good things - then whack it in a wrap with a bit of sour cream (base) and blob of mayo on top.

[pastafreak]

*peas*?????

Why???...take 'em out !!

[Nibble]

Stop it, Ed, I'm drooling - and that's not a good look :)

[AB Editor]

Give peas a chance pasta :)

I wouldn't put peas in very early to be honest, maybe a few minutes before the end.

Make a chilli and hide the look with a tasty spoonful of it Nibble :)

[Nibble]

Oh inestimable fount of knowledge, it shall be as you design - yum!!

[hammerman]

Baked beans ?