Tis the Season! For the cold winter months ahead, this is an excellent variation on traditional chili with a tasty balance of sweet & spicy. If you collect honey and spices during travel like I do, this recipe is a perfect way to use them, and to conjure fond travel memories.
Spicy Sweet Honey Chili
READY IN: 50mins SERVES: 6-8
INGREDIENTS
- 2lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion (Vidalia)
- 1chopped garlic clove
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 diced jalapeno peppers
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4 -cup honey
DIRECTIONS
- Crumble and brown ground beef in large pan
- Add onion, green pepper, and garlic.
- Cook until onion is translucent/brown; drain oil.
- Add tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, chili beans, chili powder, red pepper flakes/cayenne, cumin, thyme, salt and cinnamon.
- Stir and simmer on low for at least 25 minutes.
- Add honey; stir again.
- Serve alone, over rice, or spaghetti.
- Top with avocado, cheddar cheese and chopped green onions
- Oh–great with corn bread as well!