Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 lb (700 g) ground beef
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
• 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
• 14 oz (400 g) tomatoes
• 14 oz (400 g) kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
• Salt, sugar to balance, lime

Steps

1. Sauté onion and garlic; add beef and brown.
2. Stir in spices; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, and stock; simmer 30–40 minutes.
3. Season to taste; finish with a squeeze of lime.

Pairings

• Wine: Zinfandel – ripe fruit & spice; Syrah – smoky, peppery
• Beer: American Stout – roasted notes; IPA – bitterness balances spice