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Medjool Date Chili
Author:
SDCo
Use dates in your chili to create a sweet, Fall inspired spin on tradition. This crowd pleaser includes ground chicken or turkey, dates, chickpeas, and cinammon.
Ingredients
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1 package Chili Mix
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2 pounds lean Ground Beef or Turkey
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2 - 15oz cans Garbanzo Beans
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2 - 15oz can Diced Tomatoes
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1 - 15oz can Tomato Sauce
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1 - 15oz can Chicken Broth
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1⁄2 to 1 pound Medjool Dates*, chopped & pitted
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2 whole Cinnamon Sticks
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1 - 12oz Pale Ale Beer (optional)
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Habanero Hot Sauce (optional)
Directions
In a medium sauce pan add Medjool Dates with Beer or 1 1⁄2 cups Water. Use 1⁄2 pound Medjool Dates for a less sweet chili. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
Add mixture to blender and purée until smooth. Add water if the mixture is too thick to purée. Brown meat, drain fat.
Add Medjool Date mixture and canned goods including Garbanzo Beans. Do not drain.
Add Chili spice pack and mix well. Add whole Cinnamon Sticks.
Bring to a boil, uncovered, stirring often.
Reduce heat to medium-high and continue cooking, uncovered, stirring often for 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add some Habanero Hot Sauce...Enjoy!