Apple Pie Chili

Directions

1. In a 4 ½ to 6 qt. Dutch oven, turn on low heat & drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the pan. Add ground beef to the Dutch oven & apply AMAZING GRACE generously onto the meat. Roughly chop the onion & mix in with the beef. Cook the mixture & stir occasionally over medium-high heat for 8 ± minutes; until the onion pieces are soft & there is no pink left in the beef (155 degrees Fahrenheit). Remove beef and onion mixture & set it aside on a plate with paper towels underneath to help soak up the excess grease.

2. After removing the core and skin of the green apple, roughly chop the apple and place them into the same Dutch oven as used before. Add in the dark brown sugar & stir constantly until apples soften/caramelize for about 5 ± minutes.

3. Add the beef/onions mixture back into the Dutch oven with the apples. Add in the tomato paste, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, pinto beans (with liquids) & beef broth. Stir to combine the items. bring Dutch oven to a boil & reduce to a simmer for 30 ± minutes until flavors are well blended. stir occasionally to prevent scolding.

4. Remove from heat & let it cool slightly before serving. Add in shredded cheese & Frito’s. warm your soul.