Market Fresh Beef & Banger Chilli

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40-50 minutes

Total Time: 50-60 minutes

Serves: 4-6 people

Cuisine: Main

Skill Level: Easy

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) Olive oil
• 450 g Lean Ground Beef
• 3 Pork Sausages (about 300 g total)
• 3 Stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 Onions, finely chopped
• 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 Red capsicum, finely chopped
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Ground cumin
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Coriander
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Cinnamon
• 2 cans 3 bean medley
• 1 pkg (900 mL) Beef Broth
• 1 can (796 mL) whole tomatoes, with juices
• 10 squares Extra Dark Chocolate (about 40 g total)
• 5 ml each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice

METHOD

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and sausages; cook, stirring and breaking up into small pieces with spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to large bowl. Drain fat from pan; discard.
2. Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onions, jalapeño and chopped red capsicum; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano and cinnamon; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in beans, beef broth, tomatoes with juices and beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, stirring frequently and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Stir in chocolate, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Stir in fresh coriander and freshly squeezed lime juice.

SHOPPING LIST

Commercial Butcher

• 500g Lean Ground Beef
• 3-4 Pork Sausages
• Beef Broth

Camberwell Market Fruit & Veg

• Celery
• 2x Onions
• Jalepeño Pepper
• Red Capsicum
• Coriander
• 1x Bulb Garlic
• 1x Lime

Nick and Sue’s Gourmet Deli or Camberwell Market Deli

• Olive oil
• 1 Bar Dark or Baking Chocolate

Pantry Items

• Can of whole tomatoes
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Oregano
• Cinnamon
• Ground Black Pepper