Fruit and Nut Chili

• 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 cans (4 oz. each) green chilies, diced
• 4 onions, chopped
• 2 Grannysmith apples, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 can (2 lb.) tomatoes, chopped, undrained
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. curry powder
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 green peppers chopped
• 2/3 cup slivered almonds

1. In large dutch oven, cook ground beef, onions and garlic until meat is browned; drain.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chopped peppers, green chilies, apples, chili powder, cocoa, curry and cinnamon.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add almonds.
5. Heat through.
6. Serve with raisins, cheddar cheese, yogurt or sour cream.

lean ground beef, green chilies, onions, apples, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes, unsweetened cocoa, tomato sauce, curry powder, chicken broth, cinnamon, green peppers, almonds

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2303 (may not work)