Chili con carne

• Preparation:
  10 minutes
• Cooking time:
  35 minutes
• Difficulty
  level:

Chili:

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 kg ground beef
• 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes*
• 1 can (540 ml) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (341 ml) whole corn kernels, drained
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp. (10 ml) cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

*For a stronger tomato taste, use two cans.

1. In deep saucepan, heat up oil over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté onion, garlic and cumin.
3. Stir in beef and brown, making sure it doesn't clump together.
4. Add in tomatoes, kidney beans, corn and chili powder. Let simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove from stove.

Topping (optional):

• Lime wedges
• Sour cream
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) fresh coriander, coarsely chopped

1. Garnish chili with lime wedges, sour cream and chopped green onions.
2. Present coriander in serving dish so guests can use as desired.