Chilli Con Carne

Ingredients

• 750g minced beef
• Olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried origanum
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 400g tinned red kidney beans, drained
• 1 400g tinned tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 fresh chilli, chopped (optional)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh coriander sprigs, for garnish
• Cheddar cheese, grated for serving (optional)