Chilli Con Carne

Ok this won't be a regular thing I am not much of a foodie, and this one is by request.  I was bragging last night that I made a great chilli con carne and was asked for the recipe so here it is.(must note that this is from a readers digest cookbook that my nan got me)

1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
350g lean stewing beef cut into small cubes
1 large onion finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic crushed
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1tsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 can chopped tomatoes(400g tin)
2 cans red kidney beans
300ml salt reduced beef stock.

Now for the cooking method
heat oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, add the beef and fry over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until well browned.  Remove with slotted spoon.

Reduce the heat and add the onion to the pan.  Stir well and cook gently for 10 minutes.  Add the garlic, cumin seeds and chilli flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, Then return the meat to the pan.  Add tomato paste, tomatoes, beans and stock.  Stir well and bring to the boil.  Reduce the heat so the mixture is gently simmering, then cover with a lid and cook for 1-1 1/2 or until the meat is tender.  Stir occasionally.

So there it is one chilli con carne recipe.   Enjoy.