Serves 6 


INGREDIENTS 

2 tbsp olive oil 

300g minced beef

1 small white onion, diced  

3-inch fresh ginger, grated 

3 garlic cloves, crushed 

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1 tsp dried chili flakes  

100g pancetta, cubed 

100g chorizo, cut into small pieces 

1 x 400g tin cherry tomatoes

300ml water

1 tbsp light brown sugar

2 tsp dried oregano 

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp tomato ketchup

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 

50g dark chocolate, 70% cocoa solids, grated 

400g kidney beans, rinsed 

2 husks of corn on the cobs 


Serve with 

Herby Rice

4 Fresh jalapenos, sliced, seeds in

166  G  Grated mature cheddar cheese  

300g  Sour cream 

Coriander leaves


METHOD: 

  1. Place a casserole dish over a medium heat. Pour in one tablespoon of olive oil, and stir in the minced beef, cook until browned. Then remove the browned minced beef to a plate. 
  2. Pour the other tablespoon of olive oil in the dish and stir in the onions, fresh ginger and garlic. Allow to cook for two minutes, then stir in the ground cumin, cinnamon and chili flakes, and cook for another minute. Next stir in the pancetta and chorizo, and cook while stirring for 3 minutes. 
  3. Return the browned minced beef to the dish, and stir well. Pour in the tinned tomatoes, water, brown sugar, dried oregano, bay leaves and ketchup. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, stir well. Cover and allow to cook for 90 minutes on a low heat. 
  4. Place the two husks of corn in a pre-heated oven at 180oC for 20 minutes. 
  5. Remove the lid and stir in the grated chocolate and kidney beans. Leave to simmer for another 20 minutes. Using a sharp knife slice the corn from the cob and stir into the chili.