Fruit & Nut Chili
Description
This Fruit & Nut Chili offers a delightful departure from traditional red meat dishes by incorporating the natural sweetness of apples and the tartness of tomatoes to balance the savory spices. The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder deepens the color and adds a rich, earthy undertone, while slivered almonds provide a surprising textural contrast at the end. It is a hearty, comforting dish that feels both familiar and exotic, making it perfect for cooler evenings or casual gatherings where you want to impress guests with creative cooking. The combination of chili powder, curry, and cinnamon creates a warm, aromatic spice blend that lingers pleasantly.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the ground beef, chopped onions, and minced garlic over medium-high heat until the meat is fully browned and the onions are softened.
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Drain any excess fat from the pot.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chopped green peppers, diced green chilies, chopped apples, chili powder, cocoa powder, curry powder, and cinnamon.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 1 hour.
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Stir in the slivered almonds.
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Heat through for an additional 5 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 204.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.7g14%
- Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
- Cholesterol 64.7mg22%
- Sodium 65.3mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 2.4g
- Protein 24.7g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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