Best Chili Con Carne Pie Recipes

CHILI CON CARNE PIE

Steps:

• Fry the onion and garlic for about five minutes in a little olive oil over medium heat.
• Increase the heat and add the ground beef, stirring continuously until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chilies and cumin and continue to fry for one minute.
• Mix in the chopped tomatoes, tapenade, stock, lentils and beans and bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the chocolate and season with salt and pepper, if you feel it needs more heat you can add some chili powder or hot sauce.
• While the chili is simmering, cook your potatoes until tender.
• Mash with the milk, turmeric and cilantro. Season to taste.
• Place the chili into an ovenproof dish and top with the mash, without smoothing it down too much.
• Place under a preheated grill for 5-10 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp.

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in kidney beans, and hot pepper sauce. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.