Chilli con carne is a staple midweek dinner for Brits up and down the country. The cheap and easy recipe is ideal for busy families and professionals and can be adjusted for those who like their spice and those who can’t handle the heat.
However, if you’re looking to elevate the dish to “restaurant quality”, recipe whizzes at allrecipes.com have discovered an extra ingredient you can add that you’ll likely already have in your cupboard.
Balsamic vinegar might be something you’d expect to use to dress a salad, or maybe to dip some bread into, but the cooking supremos at allrecipes.com claim that drizzling some into your chilli will give it “extra depth”.
Recipe developer Courtney Kassel explained why the standard household ingredient improves the dish: “It provides this acidic balance at the end that makes you want to eat more and more.”
Allrecipes added: “This chef’s secret helps all the flavours of the chilli shine with its sweet acidity — and it goes in right before it’s served.” What’s more, you don’t need to rip up your current recipe; adding the balsamic couldn’t be simpler.
According to the recipe website: “Right before you serve the chilli, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinegar, depending on the amount you’re making.
“Give the chilli a thorough stir, then ladle it into bowls.”
If you’re after more food recipes, check out the Express.co.uk Food section for even more unusual tips.
