Sweet Heat Chili Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and water to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Bring the chili to a simmer and let it cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed. If it's too sweet, add more chili powder. If it's too spicy, add more brown sugar or barbecue sauce.
6. Serve the sweet heat chili hot, topped with shredded cheese, diced onions, fresh cilantro or any other toppings you like.

Nutrition

• Calories: 340
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3.5g
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 690mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 41g
• Dietary Fiber: 10g
• Sugars: 17g
• Protein: 24g

Conclusion