Cinnamon Chili
Everyone’s favorite tailgate treat gets a spicy sweet swirl of flavor with this easy recipe for cinnamon chili!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 scallions, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Place beef in a large deep skillet over medium high heat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Scoop it out and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, oregano, cumin, broth, chili powder, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and cinnamon, stir it all up and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the beef and let it all simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes until liquid is reduced.
- Divide among bowls, garnish with cheese and scallions and sour cream and serve!
Notes
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- Ground Beef: We recommend the 80/20 fat version for the very best flavor.
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- Vinegar: You’re looking for cider vinegar for this recipe, which can be found with all the other vinegars in this recipe
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- Brown Sugar: I know, it’s a surprise to find sugar in a chili recipe, but the brown sugar blends perfectly with all the savory spices you have going on
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- Toppings: We like sour cream, scallions and shredded cheddar with our cinnamon chili, but if you have other topping favorites for chili, go for it!
Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/cinnamon-chili/