Lamb and Cranberry Chili

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This is my personal, award-winning 2013 Chili Cook-Off submission. The smoky cumin and spicy peppers paired with the bold, savory lamb contrasts beautifully with tart-sweet dried cranberries! Try it for yourself at your next chili cook-off and see how you do! Serve with classic cornbread.

Submitted by V8Rotor

Updated on February 11, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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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
½ 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 ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and strain excess oil.
Carefully wipe any excess oil from the pan; be careful as the oil will still be hot. Add lamb and ground beef and cook and stir until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Add all diced tomatoes, water, kidney beans, bouillon cubes, 1/2 cup ketchup, jalapeno pepper, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chile paste, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons Mediterranean seasoning, cayenne, and chili powder. Stir contents to combine evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
Taste and add additional ketchup, cinnamon, and Mediterranean seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and stir in cranberries.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364	Calories
16g	Fat
26g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 1128mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 12mg	14%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 545mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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