Recipes
CHILLI CON CARNE
Courtesy Nadine Johnson of Courts TT from her appearance on Cup of Joe Caribbean
Ingredients
1½ lbs ground beef
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cilantro (dried)
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp basil
Salt and pepper, for seasoning
1 tsp Adobo seasoning
1 can (15 oz ) red kidney beans or chilli beans
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
4 oz tomato sauce
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
3 pimento peppers, deseeded
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions
- Season meat with red pepper flakes, chilli powder, cilantro, parsley, paprika, cayenne, basil, adobo seasoning and set aside.
- Chop the onion, garlic, pimentos and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions, garlic and pimentos and cook until tender.
- Add seasoned meat and let cook for a few minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans. Mix well. Add the pepper sauce.
- Let the meat mixture simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, stirring intermittently. Serve by itself or over rice, topped with cheese, sour cream, chopped chives and avocadoes.
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