No Idea wrote:
> My late wife used to make chilli. It wasn't *spicy*mince. Some of the
> best ones made me feel as if my eyes were bleeding but they had taste.
> Can anyone offer a recipe that a complete numptie in the kitchen could
> try?
>
> TIA
>
> Ian
>
> U.K.

Well here is a simple one, which is what my mother (mum!) prepared. Brown
the mince with some chopped onion and a couple of cloves of garlic. Strain
off the grease and transfer the mixture to a fairly deep pot. Add 2 cups of
water and a can of tomato sauce (not paste, sauce OR a can of condensed
tomato soup). Now add 2 Tbs. of mild chili powder. Trust me, it won't be
hot. Cover and simmer on low heat. Do you like beans in your chili? If
so, add 1 can of kidney or pinto beans at this point. Stir well and heat
through. Add salt & pepper to taste and you have a very nice, very bland
"chili"

Jill