Fruit ‘N’ Nut Chili

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chopped peeled apples
• 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Sour cream, optional

1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, apples, beans, tomato paste, almonds, cocoa and seasonings.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, water, peeled apples, chili beans, tomato paste, almonds, baking cocoa, chili powder, salt, ground cinnamon, pepper, sour cream

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fruit-n-nut-chili/ (may not work)