3 tablespoons currants
1/2 cup sherry
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 round tablespoons paprika or smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 jar piquillo peppers, drained (about 1 cup)
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, lightly toasted
4 cups Beef and Tomato Base, recipe follows
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Good-quality ridged potato chips, to serve
2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
3 pounds ground beef sirloin, at room temperature
Salt and coarse black pepper
Salt and coarse black pepper
1/2 cup tomato paste
4 cups beef stock