Spiced Apple Chili Food

SPICED APPLE CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain., Add tomato paste, spices and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and broth until blended. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until apples are tender and flavors are blended, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

SPICED APPLES

Steps:

• Peel, core, and slice apples.
• Place all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, stirring each 5 minutes.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let cool or serve warm.

SPICY BEEF CHILI WITH APPLES

Steps:

• In large saucepan over medium high, heat the oil. Add all the spices. Cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
• Add the apples and onion, then saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, broth and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.