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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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¾ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp thyme
  • Pinch cloves
  • 1 Tbsp jalapeño, minced

Instructions

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  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot add ground meat and cook until browned, 5-7 min.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and carrots and sauté until onion is soft, 5 min.
  3. Add cherries, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, and spices (except jalapenos). Mix well. Add ½ c water if necessary to think out the chili.
  4. Simmer chili, covered, for 1 hour.
  5. Add jalapenos and simmer an additional 5 min, uncovered.