SPICED APPLE CHILI

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Nothing says fall like chili and apples. I use smoked paprika to give this slightly sweet chili a smoky kick. -Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound 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
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 cups beef broth
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: shredded white cheddar cheese and diced red onion

Steps:

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