Slow cooker beef chilli

Method

1. 1

   Fry the onion in a little spray oil until softened.

2. 2

   Add the beef, cooking just until it’s browned.

3. 3

   Transfer the onion and beef to the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Add the flour, a pinch of salt and pepper, the garlic, Cajun seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, marjoram, cayenne, stockpot/cube, tomato purée, chilli, peppers and jalapeños, and stir well.

5. 5

   Add in the Worcestershire sauce and both tins of chopped tomatoes.

6. 6

   Give it a good mix, then cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

7. 7

   Mix in the kidney beans at the end for at least 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Once ready, mix in the dark chocolate (or sugar) until melted.

9. 9

   Serve half with rice (see my perfect rice recipe) and leave half to cool for another meal, then pop in the fridge and enjoy!