People always ask us what the REAL ingredients are for an AUTHENTIC chili con carne.

Well, here they are:

Beef or/and pork or perhaps even game, minced or diced (1cm cubes) …
… fresh jalapeño or habañero chillies to conjure in the pep (but you can also use dried chillies, chilli powder or chilli sauce) …
… onions, garlic, coriander, bay leaves, oregano, pepper and cumin give the main flavour …
… beans, of course – red, white, black or … no beans …
… sweet corn is optional too …
… veal stock, wine, beer or even coffee are the basis for the sauce …
… and to complete the flavour and give it that exquisite, authentic touch the following ingredients are a must: tomato puree, honey, chocolate, cocoa, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and soya sauce – or are they? No, not entirely ;))