How do you make the ideal Chillie Con Carne

[hola gus]

Some good suggestions here. Some personal tips:

A little bit of chopped chorizo sausage as well is a nice touch.

Spot on, took the advice of someone and used chorizo sausage. Cannot recommend highly enough, fantastic.

 

[Westdene Wonder]

Best tip, Get the missus to make it before she goes out,you wont make a better one than her.

 

[Pantani]

Making chilli tonight and thought I'd get some help off NSC b4 I start. Everytime I have to brown the mince it turns out rubbery, whether I'm making spag bol, shepherd's pie or chilli. Is it because I cook it on 2 high of a heat or use poor quality mince? Many thanks

The only thing I can think of is that you may be cooking too much at once. When browning meat always do it in small batches. If you do too much at once the meat gets steamed rather than fried.

 

[clapham_gull]

I don't use mince anymore - I use stewing steak and cook for a long time in the oven or the slow cooker.

It's miles better.

The slow cooked method is also good with pork - with in my opinion makes a much nicer chillie.