FRUIT 'N' NUT CHILI

Fruit 'n' Nut Chili image

Apples, slivered almonds and cocoa add a new taste to chili.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, apples, beans, tomato paste, almonds, cocoa and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 25g protein.