Tart Cherry Chili
Tart cherries lend their fruity, tart flavors to this hearty beef and bean chili in this Tart Cherry Chili is sure to be a favorite for sweet chili lovers.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85-90% lean)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thin
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 c tart cherries, pitted
- 3 c cooked pinto beans, drained if canned
- 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes (un-drained)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- Pinch cloves
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot add ground meat and cook until browned, 5-7 min.
- Add onion, garlic, and carrots and sauté until onion is soft, 5 min.
- Add cherries, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, and spices (except jalapenos). Mix well. Add ½ c water if necessary to think out the chili.
- Simmer chili, covered, for 1 hour.
- Add jalapenos and simmer an additional 5 min, uncovered.