Description
This Fruity Chili Recipe combines the traditional flavors of chili with a fruity twist from apples and peaches. It’s a delicious and unique take on a classic dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons chili powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided (Optional)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 banana pepper, chopped
- 1 apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 peach – peeled, pitted, and chopped
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same pot, sauté the onion, banana pepper, apple, and peach until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Add the browned beef back to the pot.
- Simmer: Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg