Mogul Beef Chili Food

MOGUL BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 T of the oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and red pepper flakes.
• Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 6 minutes.
• Scrape the vegetables into the slow cooker insert.
• Return the skillet to med-high heat and add the ground beef.
• Season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon until browned, about 6 minutes; transfer to the slow cooker.
• Return the skillet to med-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon oil.
• Salt and pepper the cubed beef on all sides.
• When the skillet is hot and the oil is just beginning to smoke, add the cubed beef in one layer.
• Brown the cubes well on all sides, 5-7 minutes, and then transfer to the slow cooker.
• Return the skillet to med-high heat and add ¼ cup water.
• Scrape the skillet with a wooden spoon as the water boils, loosening all of the cooked bits from the bottom.
• Pour the liquid into the slow cooker.
• Add the diced and crushed tomatoes and the beans, stir everything together, cover, and cook on HIGH for 6 hours, or until the beef cubes are fork tender.
• Remove the largest chunks of beef one at a time to a plate.
• Using two forks, shred the meat, then replace it in the pot.
• Stir the chili and serve hot.

MEXICAN BEEF CHILLI

Steps:

• Heat a small drizzle of the oil in an extra-large flameproof dish. Brown the meat in batches, adding a drop more oil, remove from the dish and set aside. Add 1 tbsp oil to the dish, then the onions, and cook for 7-10 mins or until caramelised.
• Stir the chipotle paste, garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and flour in with the onions and cook for a couple of mins. Gradually add the stock, stirring all the time, so it's fully mixed in with the other ingredients. Add the tomatoes and oregano, season and simmer for 10 mins.
• Now tip in the beef, cover and simmer very gently for about 1 hr 45 mins until tender, removing the lid and adding the beans for the final 15 mins. If the sauce is thin, let it boil down for a further 5-10 mins with the lid off. Before serving, adjust the seasoning. Serve with the garlic bread and salsa.