Economic Research: Chili Recipe

Wednesday 12 December 2012

Chili Recipe

Place the beef on a board and score all over on one side. Bash the cinnamon, cumin, paprika and oregano in a pestle and mortar then rub all over the meat, pushing and rubbing it into the cuts. Season well with salt and pepper, drizzle over a little olive oil and brown the brisket all over in a large pan over a high heat. Place the bay leaves, peppers, tomatoes and stock into a large pot and bring to the boil.

Meanwhile, add the chilli and onion to the pan with the brisket, cook for 5 minutes, or until browned all over then transfer the lot to the large pot, cover, and leave to simmer for 4 to 4½ hours, or until the meat is falling apart. Use 2 forks to gently break, shred and pull the meat apart. Remove the bay, add a little vinegar to taste, add the coriander and adjust the seasoning, if needed.

For the guacamole, squeeze the avocado flesh into a bowl with the coriander, red onion and lime juice. Season, then scrunch in the tomatoes, picking out any large bits of skin. Finely grate in the chilli flesh, mix well and adjust the seasoning. Serve with the chilli, tortillas, yoghurt and a fresh green salad, if you like.