Chili con carne

Prepare all the ingredients.

Soak the beans in cold water for 12 hours.

Drain them and place them in a stewpan. Cover with cold water and cook them for a good hour on medium heat.

Meanwhile, the onions...

...and dice the red pepper. Chop the garlic.

In a frying pan, heat a bit of oil.

Add vegetables...

...and them for a few minutes.

Add chopped meat...

...and cook it by shredding it using a fork.

Once beans are cooked, drain them...

...and return them to the stewpan.

Add meat and vegetables mixture.

Add tomatoes that have been previousely , seeded, and crushed...

...the bouquet garni, spices and salt.

Add a large glass of water...

...and leave to cook covered for about 30 minutes. Check cooking !

Serve very hot.