Beef Chili with Cornbread Dumplings
INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped
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2 sticks celery, finely chopped
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1 red & 1 orange (or green) bell pepper, finely diced
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800g | 1 1/2 pounds minced beef
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1x400g | 14oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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2x400g | 14oz cans chopped tomatoes in juice
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3 tbsp tomato paste
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250ml | 1 cup beef stock
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250ml | 1 cup water
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1 tbsp dark brown sugar
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Salt and pepper
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Cornbread dumplings
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200g | 7oz self-raising flour
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70g | 2.5oz cornmeal (polenta)
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70g | 2.5oz coarsely grated cheddar cheese
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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150ml | 5fl oz cup whole milk or buttermilk (more if needed)
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