This particular recipe for chilli con carne requires a large slow cooker: 4–5 litres (4–5 US liquid quarts) and features traditional ingredients.

Ingredients
750
grams
minced beef
1
large brown onion, finely chopped
1
cloves of garlic, crushed
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
250
millilitres
beef stock
100
grams
tomato paste
800
grams
canned diced tomatoes
800
grams
canned kidney beans
1
tablespoon
finely chopped fresh oregano
Method
1.In a large frying pan and in oil cook the onion and garlic, stirring until the onion softens.
2.Add the beef, cumin and chilli and cook, stirring until the meat is browned.
3.Transfer to slow cooker and stir in the stock, paste, undrained tomatoes and oregano.
4.Cook on low for 8 hours.
5.Add the beans and cook covered for a further 30 minutes.
6.Sprinkle with coriander.