Chilli con Jamie Recipe

This Chilli con Jamie is a rich and smoky recipe, which is made with tender beef brisket and a blend of dried chillies. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, perfect for a cozy weekend meal.

Chilli con Jamie Ingredients

• 2kg beef brisket, trimmed, sliced into 2.5cm thick pieces across the grain
• 500ml hot coffee
• 3 large dried chillies, such as ancho, chipotle or poblano
• 2 red onions
• 10 cloves of garlic
• 3 red, yellow or orange peppers
• olive oil
• 2 heaped teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 heaped teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 3-4 fresh chillies
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons molasses or muscovado sugar
• 2 x 400g tins of beans, such as kidney, butter, pinto
• optional: soured cream, to serve

How To Make Chilli con Jamie

1. Prep the meat and soak the chillies: Trim any excess fat from the brisket and slice the meat against the grain into 2.5cm thick pieces. Pour the hot coffee over the dried chillies in a bowl and let them soak for a few minutes to rehydrate.
2. Sauté the aromatics and spices: Peel and dice the onions and finely slice the garlic. Heat a few lugs of oil in your largest casserole pan over a low heat. Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, and onions, and fry for 10 minutes until the onions have softened.
3. Build the chilli base: Deseed and chop half of the fresh chillies. Slice up the rehydrated dried chillies and add them to the onion mixture along with the chopped fresh chilli, cinnamon sticks, and sliced garlic. Add a splash of the chilli-infused coffee and cook for a minute.
4. Simmer the chilli: Add the rest of the coffee, the tinned tomatoes (breaking them up with a spoon), and the molasses or sugar. Add the pieces of brisket, season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid, and simmer on low for around 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Shred the meat and finish: After 3 hours, use two forks to break up and pull the tender meat apart. Deseed and slice the peppers, then add them to the pot along with the drained and rinsed beans. Let the chilli simmer with the lid off for another 30 minutes, until the meat is completely falling apart.
6. Serve: Taste the chilli and season well. If you want more heat, deseed and chop the rest of the fresh chilli and stir it in. Serve in big bowls with a dollop of soured cream, if using.

Recipe Tips

• What’s the best beef for chilli? The recipe calls for beef brisket, which is perfect for slow cooking. Its connective tissues break down over time, resulting in incredibly tender, shreddable meat.
• Why soak the dried chillies in coffee? Soaking the dried chillies rehydrates them, making them easier to slice and incorporate into the sauce. Using hot coffee adds a deep, rich, and slightly bitter note that beautifully complements the smoky chillies.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely. Chilli is a perfect make-ahead dish. The flavor is often even better the next day as all the spices have time to meld together.
• Do I have to brown the meat first? This recipe uses a simple method where the meat is not browned first. It is added directly to the sauce to simmer, which results in a sweeter, cleaner-tasting chilli with exceptionally tender meat.

What To Serve With Chilli con Jamie

This rich and hearty chilli is a complete meal, but it’s traditionally served with a variety of accompaniments.

• Fluffy white rice
• Warm flatbreads or tortillas
• A baked jacket potato
• A fresh, lemony green salad
• A dollop of soured cream
• Cold beers

How To Store Chilli con Jamie

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: This chilli freezes exceptionally well. Let it cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Chilli con Jamie Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 680 kcal
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 55g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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