The Best Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp harissa powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 can red kidney beans (540ml)
• 1/2 orange pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 675g ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 796ml canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups of beef broth
• tortilla chips, to serve
• sour cream, to serve
• sliced avocado, to serve
• grated cheese, to serve

Method

1. Warm the olive oil in a large deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, garlic, pepper, and jalapeño. Leave on the heat, making sure to stir occasionally, and once softened, transfer to a small bowl.
2. Break apart chunks of the ground beef and add it to the same pan. Use a large wooden spoon to further break apart the beef. Let the beef brown, then add the onion mixture back into the pan. Stir everything together until well-combined.
3. Stir in the paprika, harissa powder, and chili powder. Then stir in the tomato paste and canned tomatoes, before adding the cocoa powder and cinnamon.
4. Drain the kidney beans and rise them under cold water, then add them to the chili along with the beef broth.
5. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
6. When ready to serve, top each portion off with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, grated cheese, and coriander.