Spiced Apple Chili

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: prep: 15 min. cook: 1 hour. Servings: 6 servings (2 quarts) Source:

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

3 teaspoons chili powder

3 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 cups beef broth

3 large Granny Smith apples, chopped

1 can (15oz) chili beans, undrained

1 can (15oz) black beans, drained

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Optional toppings: shredded white cheddar cheese and diced red onion

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain.

Add tomato paste, spices and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and broth until blended. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until apples are tender and flavors are blended, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with toppings as desired.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Fat: 10g fat (4g saturated fat)
Calories: 284 calories
Sodium: 945mg sodium
Fiber: 7g fiber)
Carbohydrate: 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars
Cholesterol: 47mg cholesterol
Protein: 21g protein.