Frying PancettaFinely chop the pancetta and melt and fry it in a stew without additional fat.
Fry onion and garlicFinely chop the onion and garlic and add to the pan. Let it fry gently until it is translucent.
Roasting herbsRoast the coriander and cumin seeds in a dry pan until they start to smell. Grind them finely in a mortar. Don't skip this step, because it really gives a flavour boost!
Add peppers and meatGrate or grind the pointed pepper finely and add to the stew. Also add the ground beef and 'nduja and stir well so that everything mixes evenly.
simmeringAdd the tomato passata, bay leaves, roasted herbs and the finely chopped chilli pepper. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes on a low heat.
Making salsaCut the avocado, cucumber, sweet onion and spring onion into small cubes. Mix with the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil and chopped coriander.
ServeScoop the chili onto a large plate and serve with the fresh salsa, sour cream and nachos.Let's go!
Tips
- Want extra spice? Leave the chili pepper seeds in or add an extra pepper.
- Not a fan of cilantro? Replace it with parsley in the salsa.
- You can also sprinkle some grated cheddar over the chili for extra flavor.