Spicy Sweet Honey Chili

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⏱ 50 mins 🍽 6-8 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This one dish meal delivers a wonderful harmony of sweet and spicy flavours. Ground beef is browned with aromatics, then simmered with tomatoes, chili beans, jalapeños, and a unique blend of spices. A generous pour of honey adds a distinctive sweetness. It is a hearty meal that serves six to eight people and is ready in about 50 minutes.

Spicy Sweet Honey Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion (Vidalia)
  • 1 chopped garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 diced jalapeno peppers
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Accent seasoning, flavor enhancer
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3-1/2 cup honey

Method

  1. Crumble the ground beef into a large pan, adding the Accent seasoning if you are using it.
  2. Cook the beef until it is browned all over.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic clove.
  4. Continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, then drain away any excess oil.
  5. Pour in the canned tomatoes, diced jalapeño peppers, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Give everything a good stir and let it simmer gently for at least 25 minutes.
  7. Add the honey to the pan and stir it through thoroughly.
  8. You can enjoy this chili on its own, spooned over rice, or served with spaghetti.
  9. For serving, topping it with cheese and having crackers on the side is highly recommended.
  10. It also pairs wonderfully with a side of cornbread.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium648500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal
AuthorTracie Altland