Fruit and Nut Chili
From: Better Homes and GardensIf you're looking for a change from the typical chili, give this one a try. The addition of curry, apples, almonds, cocoa, and cinnamon bring unexpected but savory flavors.
Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep: 30 mins
Total: 1 hr 30 mins
benita.muth says:
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 14-1/2-ounce cans tomatoes, cut up
4 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 14-1/2-ounce can chicken broth
3 medium green, red, and/or yellow sweet peppers, chopped (2-1/4 cups)
2 4-ounce cans diced green chili peppers, drained
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
2/3 cup slivered almonds
Raisins, cheddar cheese, and plain yogurt or dairy sour cream (optional)
2 cooking apples (such as Granny Smith or Jonathan), cored and chopped (about 2 cups)
Directions
1. In a large Dutch oven cook beef, onions, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, sweet peppers, green chili peppers, apples, chili powder, cocoa, curry, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1 hour.
3. Add kidney beans and almonds. Heat through. Serve with raisins, cheddar cheese, and yogurt or sour cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 330, Total Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1097 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 69%, Vitamin C 108%, Calcium 13%, Iron 33%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I intended to rank this as 5 forks, not one, and now I can't change it. This recipe is delicious, with a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend it.
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