Fruity Chili Recipe
This fruity chili is a sweet spin on an American favorite.
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
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 1 banana pepper, chopped
- 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 peach - peeled, pitted, and chopped
Direction
- Combine tomato sauce, kidney beans, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat; place ground beef in the skillet; season with remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; cook until brown; add to sauce mixture.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook onion in oil until slightly browned; add to sauce mixture, along with apple, peach, and banana pepper. Allow to simmer another 1 to 2 minutes until hot.