Chilli con carne

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

• 2 bay leaves.

• 1 onion finely chopped.

• 400g lean beef minced.

• 1 red pepper chopped.

• 2 stalks celery chopped.

• 1 tin plum tomatoes.

• 3 cloves garlic.

• 1 fresh chilli finely chopped.

• 1 tin kidney beans, drained & rinsed.

• 2 tbsp tomato puree.

• 1 tbsp dried basil.

• ½ tsp hot chilli powder.

• 1 tsp bouillon powder.

• Salt & pepper.
  

METHOD:

• Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan over a moderate heat.

• Add the onions and bay leaves and fry gently until translucent.

• Add the beef and fry until no longer pink – add ½ teaspoon of salt.

• Add the pepper and celery and fry for a further few minutes.

• Add the remaining ingredients and fry for 5 mins, stirring well.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Cover and cook on a low heat for at least 30 mins.

Serves 6