Hungry? Here’s another Root Beer Reboot recipe – this one for a rootsy chilli con carne that’s especially excellent for upping the yum factor on a hot dog.
I ain’t saying this recipe is as good my usual chilli recipe, but I’m more than pleased with how this experiment turned out and will be sure to make it again. It’s a cinche to make and despite the minimal effort and ingredients has a deep flavour and a bit of a kick.
ROOT BEER CHILLI CON CARNE Yum
Ingredients
o 450g lean mince
o 1 chopped white onion;
o 4 minced cloves of garlic;
o 2 tablespoons of vinegar (I like cider vinegar for this recipe);
o 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
o 4 tablespoons sea salt;
o 2 tablespoons of chilli powder;
o 2 tablespoons of ground cumin;
o 330ml cans of root beer (any’ll do but might I recommend Soda Folk root beer?);
o Freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Method
• In a large saucepan, brown the mince in vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of sea salt;
• Pour in the vinegar and mix well;
• Add the onion and garlic;
• When the onion starts to go soft, add the chilli powder, cumin, and the rest of the salt;
• Pour in the root beer and mix well;
• Bring to a boil and let everything cook at a low boil for about an hour;
• After simmering for 30 minutes it’s ready to eat, but the longer you can let it simmer the more integrated and fuller the flavour will be;
• Before serving add freshly ground black pepper to taste and gently stir into the chilli.
Serve
I think of this chilli more as a sauce than a dish on its own. Think it poured over a hot dog or in a burger. Just be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand and maybe try not to wear your best shirt.
Soda Folk
I’ve teamed up with Soda Folk, an American craft soda maker supplying the UK, for Root Beer Reboot, a short series of posts exploring some of my all time favourite American foods and flavours. Stay tuned for more posts from me and find out more about Soda Folk at sodafolk.co.uk.
