Foryoueats: Shredded Beef Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• Beef Browning:
• 2kg / 4lb beef chuck roast (Note 1)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp EACH salt and pepper
• Flavour Base:
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 onions , diced (brown, yellow, white)
• 1 large red capsicum/bell pepper , seeds removed and diced
• 1/2 cup (125ml) beef broth/stock (or water)
• Chili:
• 800g / 28oz canned red kidney beans , drained (2 x 400g/14oz cans)
• 800g/28oz crushed tomato
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup (250 ml) beef broth/stock
• Homemade Chili Spices (Note 2):
• 1 tbsp EACH cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika (or plain paprika)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper , or to taste (spiciness)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Sauce Thickener:
• 3 tbsp cornflour / corn starch
• 1/4 cup (65ml) beef broth/stock or water