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Lamb and Cranberry Chili
Lamb and Cranberry Chili
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
135 minutes
Total Time:
155 minutes
Winning chili stew: Beef and lamb with smoky cumin, spicy peppers, and tangy cranberries.
Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
  • 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon, crushed
  • 0.5 cup ketchup, or more to taste
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chile paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Mediterranean seasoning, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from pan and strain excess oil.
  • Pat dry any lingering oil from the pan, taking caution as it may still be hot. Sear lamb and ground beef until fully cooked, stirring consistently for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and dispose of any excess grease.
  • Combine diced tomatoes, water, kidney beans, bouillon cubes, ketchup, jalapeno pepper, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chile paste, cinnamon, Mediterranean seasoning, cayenne, and chili powder in a pot. Stir well and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust the seasoning by tasting and adding more ketchup, cinnamon, and Mediterranean seasoning to your preference. Then, take the mixture off the heat and gently fold in the cranberries.