SWEET AND SPICY HONEY CHILI

I have made this kind of chili for years. My husband loves it.

Sinfully sweet, tastefully spicy–so delicious I ate 4 bowls in less than 20 hours.

2 for dinner then 2 for lunch the next day! Go on, try it. You’ll love it up.

INGREDIENTS

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped sweet onion (Vidalia)
• 1  chopped garlic clove
• ¹⁄₂ cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1 ¹⁄₂  diced  jalapeno peppers
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  of petite diced tomatoes
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons Accent seasoning, flavor enhancer
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¹⁄₃–¹⁄₂ cup honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Crumble ground beef in large pan; add accent flavor enhancer (optional).
2. Brown ground beef.
3. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic.
4. Cook until onion is translucent/brown; drain oil.
5. Add tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and cinnamon.
6. Stir and simmer on low for at least 25 minutes.
7. Add honey; stir again.
8. Serve alone, over rice, or spaghetti.
9. Serve with cheese & crackers is a must!
10. Oh–great with corn bread as well!