Chilli Con Carne

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• 2 Tins Kidney Beans

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• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

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• 4 Onions — finely chopped

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• 4 cloves Garlic — finely chopped

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• 3 Sticks Celery — diced

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• 2 Red Chillis — seeded and finely chopped

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• 8 oz streaky bacon lardons

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• 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin

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• 1 Tbsp Ground Paprika

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• 1 Heaped Teaspoon coriander

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• 1 Heaped Teaspoon Fennel Seeds

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• 1 Heaped Teaspoon Cayenne

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• 1 Heaped Teaspoon Black Pepper

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• 0.5 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

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• 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Oregano — (or freeze dried)

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• 2 Lbs Coarse Ground Venison or Aberdeen Angus Ground Beef

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• 2 Tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

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• 2 Squares Lindt Dark Chocolate — (70%+ Cocoa solids)

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• 2 Tins Chopped Tomatoes

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• 2 Heaped Tbsp Tom Puree

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• 1 Bay Leaf

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• 2 Pints Fresh Chicken/Veg Stock — (can use Bouillon)

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• Salt — to taste

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Step by step

1. 1

   Heat oil.

2. 2

   Add: Onions, Garlic, celery and chillis.

3. 3

   Cook for 15 mins.

4. 4

   Add Bacon.

5. 5

   Cook for 10- 15 mins.

6. 6

   Add Meat.

7. 7

   Cook for 10- 15 mins.

8. 8

   Stir in: Cocoa, chocolate, beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, Bay Leaf & 1-1½ Pints of the stock.

9. 9

   Bring To The Boil.

10. 10

    Season with salt.

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    Simmer for 2-2½ hours adding more stock if necessary.