Dried Cherry Chili

Name: Dried Cherry Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 4 ounces dried tart cherries, chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapenos; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 cups chopped fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Submitted by firefly68

"This recipe, which I haven't made yet, comes from the Cherry Marketing Institute and is loaded with antioxidants. They recommend that you garnish with corn strips, red onion and avocado. It could be made vegetarian, and I'd like to try it with beef. I would increase the spices, too."

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photo by WalkerM

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 ounces dried tart cherries, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapenos
1 lb ground turkey
1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
¹⁄₄ cup chopped cilantro

directions

Heat 1 cup of broth. Place cherries in small bowl. Add hot broth and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. Do not brown. Add turkey; cook until it is no longer pink.
Add bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, coriander, mustard and oregano. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and remaining broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
Stir in beans, cilantro and cherry mixture. Continue cooking until thoroughly heated.

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Reviews

I used only 1T of chili powder as we don't like extreme heat. Probably could have used what was called for in the recipe. The recipe wasn't specific about the beans, so I rinsed them before adding it. I liked it but hubby wasn't sure about the sweet/spicy combo. We added avocado and shredded Mexican cheese as a topping.

WalkerM
I've been making this recipe for years!!! I lost the original that I wrote out from a friends print out. I'm so glad I found it here!!! This recipe will never fail and will always be a favorite. Add corn and pinto beans to make this even more amazing!

Alicia S.
I have been carrying this recipe around for years & finally made it. It was scrumptious! Easy, loved the flavors. Healthy, did I say scrumptious. don't change anything, just make it & enjoy!

Penny J.
This is really excellent. If you're looking for an original chili recipe, give this one a try. Good bold flavor and heart healthy. Thanks for posting...I saw it in the paper and was glad to see it here.

deb12

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firefly68

I want to try growing small amounts of many different fruits and veg and discovered a website that sells tiny sample packets of seeds for 35c. http://www.artisticgardens.com/ As a beginner cook I found Adele Davis's book "Let's Cook It Right" very helpful. This is not a recipe book (although there are some in there), but an explanation of the science of cooking. What heat does to food, how one method makes meat tough but another tenderizes it, how to cook a moist turkey, that sort of thing.

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