Name: Pineapple Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1/2 medium yellow onion; 1 green bell pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 4 tbsp chili powder, divided; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes; 1 (15.5 oz) can dark red kidney beans; 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 small bar dark chocolate; 1 tbsp peanut butter

1

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.

2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened.

3

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

4

Stir in a splash of beef broth and the tomato paste.

5

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

6

Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, and kidney beans (with their liquid).

7

Drain the can of pineapple, reserving the juice. Add about half of the pineapple chunks to the pot.

8

Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 2 hours.

9

After 2 hours, stir in the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple juice.

10

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of chili powder and stir to combine.

11

Continue to simmer on low for another hour.

12

Stir in the Chinese five-spice powder. Be careful not to add too much.

13

Let the chili simmer for one final hour to allow all the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Pineapple Chili

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