Apple Cider Chili
The Starving Chef
Amazingly easy chili made with apple cider and a multitude of fall flavor!
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 5 hours hrs
Course Fall, Main Course
Cuisine Chili, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker
In a large pot over medium high heat, add the oil and saute the onions until translucent - about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant then stir in the beans and add the ground beef. Cook until the beef is sufficiently browned with a few pink spots. Stir in the apples and continue to cook until the apples begin to soften – about 5-10 more minutes.
STOVE TOP METHOD:
Stir in the apple cider, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, cinnamon and unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling simmer then cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 3-4 hours. Five minutes prior to serving, add the spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat and serve.
SLOW COOKER / INSTANT POT:
Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker or crock pot. Stir in the apple cider, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours; or on high for 3-4 hours. About 10 minutes prior to serving, stir in the spinach until wilted. Turn the slow cooker onto warming mode and serve.
Keyword apples, chili, cider, ground beef