Smoky Beef Chili with Apple Cider and Black Olives

Prep Time : 15 minutes Cook Time : 50 minutes 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup apple cider or juice
  • 2 (14-oz.) cans fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (28-oz.) can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (15-oz.) can cannellini beans
  • 1 (6-oz.) can California Ripe Olives, drained

Directions

Brown beef with garlic and onion for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and seasonings and cook 5 minutes more. Add water, apple cider and tomatoes; simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. Add beans and olives and cook 10 minutes more. Serve with shredded cheese, if desired.

Reprinted with permission from Relish magazine (relish.com).