Chili con Carne

Ingredients for 8 servings:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 onion(s), coarsely chopped
• 1 bell pepper(s), green, cleaned and diced
• 1 red bell pepper(s), cleaned and diced
• 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 450 g salami, cut into small pieces
• 900 g minced beef
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 3 tbsp spice mix (chili spice mix)
• 2 tbsp cumin, ground
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 tsp oregano, dried
• ½ tsp chili flakes, maybe a little more, alternatively cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cans of tomatoes (Italian plum tomatoes), 800 g each
• 125 ml red wine, dry, alternatively water
• 2 cans of kidney beans, 410 g each, drained
• 1 can of corn, 410 g each
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 25 minutes

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the salami to the pot and brown well, stirring frequently. Add the ground beef and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste, cocoa powder, chili spice mix, cinnamon, oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper, stir to combine, and simmer briefly. Add the tomatoes and red wine and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the kidney beans and corn and simmer for another 15 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop. Season with salt and then serve in bowls. Serve with white bread or rice.