Description
This Fruity Chili Recipe combines the savory flavors of traditional chili with a hint of sweetness from fruits like apple and peach, creating a unique and delicious 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, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Add the chopped onion, banana pepper, apple, and peach.
- Simmer: Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add more fruits like pineapple or mango for extra sweetness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 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