Sweet and Spicy Chili

This spicy chili starts out sweet, then gets your attention. The surprise ingredient--grape jelly!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 14-16 oz can kidney beans
• 1 14-16 oz can black beans
• 1 14-16 oz can pinto beans
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup grape jelly
• 1 tsp oregano, dried and crushed
• Garnishes:
• Jalapeno slices
• sour cream
• grated cheddar
• chives

Directions:

Over medium heat, cook onion and garlic until transluscent. Add ground beef and brown then drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 20-30 minutes. Put out bowls of garnishes for guests to select and serve with jalapeno cornbread.

Number of Servings: 6