Turkish-Style Chili Con Carne & Tomato Pilav Recipe
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Turkish-Style Chili Con Carne is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings together the best of Mexican and Turkish cuisines. The dish features a hearty combination of minced meat, beans, and a rich tomato pilav, all cooked together in a pressure cooker for maximum flavor and efficiency. The use of spices like cumin and red pepper adds depth, while the addition of butter at the end ensures a creamy finish that elevates the dish.
The preparation is straightforward, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The pilav, typically a staple in Turkish cuisine, is transformed here with the infusion of beef stock and tomato puree, creating a comforting base for the chili. The minced meat can be customized with your choice of sausage or chorizo, adding a personal touch to the recipe.
What stands out in this dish is the balance of flavors and textures. The beans provide a satisfying bite, while the spices create a warm, inviting aroma. This recipe not only showcases the versatility of the pressure cooker but also highlights how two distinct culinary traditions can come together to create something truly special. Whether you’re a fan of Turkish food, Mexican cuisine, or simply looking to try something new, this dish is sure to impress.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Soak rice in water.
Put oil, beef stock, grated tomato or tomato puree, salt, and rice in the pressure cooker.
Tip: Use beef stock for added flavor in the pilav.
Add 100g of minced meat or chorizo to the mixture.
After reaching high pressure, lower the heat.
Add a little bit of olive oil to the mixture.
Tip: Add salt at every stage to enhance the taste.
Add diced carrots and cook for 1.5 minutes.
Add a tablespoon of pepper paste and mix well.
Tip: Use high heat to wake up the flavors of the red pepper.
Add green pepper, cumin, smoked red pepper, and red flaked pepper.
Tip: If you don't have one type of pepper, you can increase the other for taste.
Add one chili pepper and one clove of garlic.
Slice ginger and add it to the mixture.
Add 200g of beans to the mixture.
Rinse beans under running water.
Add butter to the pilav and mix.
Taste the mixture and adjust salt if necessary.
Turn off the heat when the beans are ready.
Tip: Add a bit of chocolate for sweetness and depth of flavor.
Tip: Avoid burning the butter at the beginning for a creamy aroma.
Serve the chili con carne and tomato pilav.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Rice
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using a pressure cooker for pilav allows for quicker cooking while infusing flavors.
- •Tomato puree can be substituted for grated tomatoes in recipes.
- •Adding butter at the end of cooking enhances the creaminess of the dish.
- •Chili con carne is traditionally a Tex-Mex dish, but this version incorporates Turkish elements.
