Originally Posted by DamianJ

I'm just making mine, and I love to try variations. What's your secret ingredient?

1 x onion
4 x garlic
a variety of fresh and dried chilies according to what you like and what you have, I am growing 12 different types this year and used 5 different ones in this)
mince beef
tomatoes (I used fresh from the garden, but tinned is fine)
squirt of tomato puree
chipotle paste
beer
worcestershire sauce

spices: cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon

method

fry onion, garlic, chillies and spices until onion is transparent in a little oil
remove from pan
brown mince, add worcestershire sauce and some salt and pepper
add a pint of real ale, I like an IPA
cook slowly until beer is all gone
add back in the onions and shit
add toms, tom puree, a little salt and pepper and a touch of sugar
simmer on a low heat for at least 4 hours, stirring every 30 mins or so to stop it sticking to the bottom

your go...