Braised Beef Chilli
“Discover the joy of making Braised Beef Chilli at home. This 35-minute mexican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Braised Beef Chilli at home. This 35-minute mexican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Braised Beef Chilli embodies the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine—bold, colorful, and full of life. Mexican cooking is a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure, blending indigenous traditions with influences from around the world.
Every bite tells a story of community, celebration, and the joy of sharing food with loved ones.
Bring the fiesta to your table with this authentic recipe that's been simplified for the home kitchen without sacrificing any of its soul.
📋 Braised Beef Chilli
📝 Ingredients
- •1kg Beef
- •3 Onions
- •4 cloves Garlic
- •Dash Olive oil
- •300g Chorizo
- •2 tsp Cumin
- •2 tsp Allspice
- •1 tsp Cloves
- •1 large Cinnamon stick
- •3 Bay Leaves
- •2 tsp dried Oregano
- •2 ancho Ancho Chillies
- •3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- •2 x 400g Plum Tomatoes
- •2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
- •2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
- •2 x 400g tins Borlotti Beans
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 120C/225F/gas mark 1.
- 2
Take the meat out of the fridge to de-chill. Pulse the onions and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large casserole and sear the meat on all sides until golden.
- 3
Set to one side and add another small slug of oil to brown the chorizo. Remove and add the onion and garlic, spices, herbs and chillies then cook until soft in the chorizo oil. Season with salt and pepper and add the vinegar, tomatoes, ketchup and sugar.
- 4
Put all the meat back into the pot with 400ml water (or red wine if you prefer), bring up to a simmer and cook, covered, in the low oven.
- 5
After 2 hours, check the meat and add the beans. Cook for a further hour and just before serving, pull the meat apart with a pair of forks.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Braised Beef Chilli at home. This 35-minute mexican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Beef
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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