Cozy Chili

Name: Cozy Chili
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3 lb lean ground beef; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 can (15.25oz) Dole® Tropical Gold® Chunks, drained, juice reserved; 3 tbsp hot sauce; 3 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tbsp packed brown sugar; 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans; 1 tbsp garlic clove(s), minced; 1 cup yellow onion, diced

Need a delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for a crowd or meal prep? Our hearty and comforting Chili recipe made with ground beef, superior DOLE^® Tropical Gold chunks, and kidney beans is a true crowd-favorite and will leave your guests wanting seconds (or save the rest frozen for a rainy day)! Requiring only 15 minutes of prep-time, this slow cooker recipe can be easily made ahead of any party or gathering.

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Categories Fall Favorites, Winter Favorites, High Protein, Canned Fruit, Canned pineapple, Appetizers, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Snacks, Beef,

Ingredients

1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1-1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 can (15.25oz) Dole^® Tropical Gold^® Chunks, drained, juice reserved
3 tbsp hot sauce
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans
1 tbsp garlic clove(s), minced
1 cup yellow onion, diced

Method

Stir together cumin, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add ground beef to spices and toss to coat.
Heat oil in large skillet, then add the seasoned beef in batches and brown the meat on all sides and set aside.
Stir together the reserved pineapple juice, hot sauce, cocoa powder, sugar, tomatoes, beans, garlic and onion in a slow cooker. Stir in browned beef and cover.
Cook on high for 1-2 hours, till beef is tender and the flavor is developed. Add the pineapple chunks during the last 30 minutes.
Serve chili with green onions, sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.