Spiced Apple Chili

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Optional toppings: shredded white cheddar cheese and diced red onion

1. In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain.
2. Add tomato paste, spices and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and broth until blended. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until apples are tender and flavors are blended, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

ground beef, onion, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, garlic, cider vinegar, beef broth, apples, chili beans, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spiced-apple-chili/ (may not work)