Borlotti Bean Chili.

By chef Paolo Barrale

INGREDIENTS for 4 portions:

• 250g of buononaturale Borlotti beans boiled
• 250g of tomato puree
• 500g of minced beef
• 350g of meat broth
• 1 red pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2/3 tablespoons of chili powder
• 2 tablespoons of cumin
• 1 tablespoons of white sugar
• Garlic, persil, extra-vergin oil, salt, and pepper

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OUR MAIN INGREDIENT:

• buononaturale Boiled beans

Borlotti beans originate from Central America. Their name, “borlare” (that is, to roll), according to Nordic dialect pronunciation, denotes something that rolls. Their shape is indeed roundish. This is a legume for all seasons.

When fresh, Borlotti beans must be consumed quickly or be frozen. So, why not consume them with a simple recipe well-known across Italy, from North to South: meatballs, in their vegetarian form?

This ingredient is often not valued enough despite its vast assortment of beneficial properties: high protein content, ideal for diets that aim to be almost entirely vegetable-based; high proportion of fiber that can balance out poorer bran-based diets. Combined with other vegetables, Borlotti beans represent a delight for the palate in general and, most importantly, for those who do not eat meat or fish. Plus, due to their properties, they allow for a diet that is well-balanced despite its exclusion of other ingredients.

buononaturale preserves the best-in-class Italian Borlotti beans just with a little salt.

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OUR PROCEDURE:

1. Grab a saucepan and heat the oil;
2. Brown a chopped onion and garlic;
3. Combine the minced meat and brown it for 5-6 minutes over a moderate flame, helping you with a wooden ladle;
4. Add tomato sauce to the meat broth;
5. Add salt and spices according to the indicated doses, or simply adjust them to your taste;
6. Cover with the lid and let it cook slowly for about half an hour until the sauce has withdrawn;
7. Add the buononaturale Borlotti beans boiled and the tomato paste, and let them cook for some more minutes;
8. When the sauce has thickened, close the flame, stir one last time, and chop a sprig of parsley;
9. Let it cool for a while and then serve in a pan or on a heated tortilla.

Enjoy your meal!

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