Peel and finely chop the onion.

De-seed and chop the capsicum flesh into small pieces.

Peel the garlic clove and squash it with the flat side of a large knife.

De-stalk and finely chop the chillies keeping the seeds in the mix.

Heat the oil in a heavy based frypan and saute the meat, onions capsicum and garlic till the meat is browned.

Add all the other ingredients, stir and simmer with a lid on for 20-40 minutes.

If nearing serving time the mix is too wet, add some cornmeal or plain flour mixed with a little cold water to thicken it.

Remove bay leaf and serve with corn chips, or cooked rice or cheesy polenta.