Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tsp oil in a casserole pan over a medium heat. Add half the steak and fry until browned all over, then transfer to a bowl.

   
   

2. 2

   Deglaze the pan with a splash of stock by scraping up any caramelised bits with a wooden spoon, then pour it over the browned steak. Repeat the browning and deglazing with the remaining steak and 1 tsp oil and set aside until needed

   
   

3. 3

   Add the remaining 1 tsp oil to the pan, lower the heat slightly and tip in the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 mins, until softened and golden.

   
   

4. 4

   Add the garlic, chilli powder, paprika and cumin and fry for 1 min, until fragrant.

   
   

5. 5

   Return the steak and deglazing juices to the pan, add the tinned tomatoes, tomato purée, thyme and remaining stock. Cover and simmer gently for 1½-2 hrs, until the steak is tender, adding the kidney beans for the final 30 mins.

   
   

6. 6

   Meanwhile, make the guacamole. Put the avocado, tomato, onion, chilli, coriander and lime juice in a bowl and mix well. Season to taste.

   
   

7. 7

   Just before serving, stir the grated chocolate into the chilli until melted. Serve the chilli with the guacamole, tortilla chips and extra lime wedges. Delicious with rice, if you like.

   
   

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 kg braising steak , cut into 2cm pieces
• 500ml beef stock
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp hot chilli powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tin (400g) tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, roughly chopped
• 800g (400g) tin red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
• 3 ripe avocados , stoned and roughly chopped
• 1 large tomato , deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 red onion , finely chopped
• 1 red chilli , finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander , roughly chopped
• 1 lime , juiced, plus extra wedges to serve
• 50g dark chocolate , grated
• 150g tortilla chips
• 300g white or brown rice, cooked, to serve (optional)

Serves 6

Total time required 2 hrs 30 mins

• Preparation time: 15 mins
• Cooking time: 2 hrs 15 mins