Chilli con Carne

In a large skillet with a little olive oil, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. A tip is not to rush this step, as a well fried onion will give a great flavor to your chilli.

Add the chopped garlic cloves and red chiles (remember, you can adjust the amount of chiles to how hot you like it). Cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the minced meat. Here's another tip, don't move the meat too much, let it brown on one side and then turn it over to brown on the other side. This will give extra flavor to your chilli.

When the meat is well browned, add the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cooked red beans. I personally prefer to use cooked beans instead of canned, as they have a more natural flavor.

Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 1 hour. Remember to check and stir occasionally to make sure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy.