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Sweet Surprise Chili

Name: Sweet Surprise Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cubed; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups water; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Dash cayenne pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2 hours

Makes

8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

I’ve won three chili cook-offs with this recipe. Everyone loves it, and they’re always amazed when I reveal the secret ingredient!

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Ingredients

3 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches. Remove and keep warm. Add sausage and onion to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Return beef to the pan; stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups equals 523 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 1,188 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 47 g protein.

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