Fiesta FUN!

Embrace the flavours of the south with this Mexican dinner party!

CHILLI CON CARNE

INGREDIENTS

•1 cup dried kidney beans
•1.5kg beef chuck steak
•2 litres (8 cups) water
•1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium brown onions, chopped coarsely
•2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp each ground coriander, cumin and sweet paprika
•½ tsp cayenne pepper
•800g canned crushed tomatoes
•2 tbsp tomato paste
•4 green onions, chopped coarsely
•2 tbsp fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
• 1/3cup pickled jalapeño chillies, finely chopped

METHOD

1 Place beans in a medium bowl. Cover with water and stand overnight. Drain.

2 Place beef and water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer, covered, for 1 ½ hours.

3 Drain beef in a large muslin-lined strainer over a large heatproof bowl. Reserve 3 ½ cups of cooking liquid. Using two forks, shred beef.