For a rainy February evening.

My Chili con Carne

1 big red onion

3 cloves of garlic

1 green pepper chopped in chunks

1 full red chili chopped, seeds and all

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon of cumin

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

450g of good beef mince

1 tin red kidney beans

1 tin of plum tomatoes

1 small tin of sweetcorn

1 bunch of chopped coriander

salt and pepper

Drizzle a casserole dish with a little bit of olive oil. Slowly fry the onion, garlic, pepper, chili, bay leaf and spices. When it starts to get some colour add the beef and stir, making sure there are no big lumps and it's all coated evenly. Add the 3 tins with their liquids as well as the coriander. Season to taste. Reduce to a very slow heat and cover. Cook for about an hour stirring occasionally. Serve with some boiled rice, natural yogurt and fresh coriander. For added texture crumble a few tortilla chips on top.

Warm feeling from inside out - guaranteed!