Chilli con carne is a favourite in many households. Not only is it a perfect meal prep dish, it's also a party classic and a great lunch or effortless dinner. This recipe stays close to the original and contains chocolate.
Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook over a low heat until tender. Add the garlic anbd cook for a further 2 minuntes.Then add minced beef, small portions at a time and continue to cook until meat starts to brown.
Add all the remaining ingredients, except of cinnamon and chocolate, and stir well.
Reduce heat and simmer for a further 60 minutes. the longer it has time to simmer, the better the result.
Add the chopped chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon and stir well until chcocolate is melted. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with a zest of lime each.It tastes best, if you let it sit over night, minimum 6 hours, and then reheat.