How to Make Lamb and Cranberry Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty meals that warm you up from the inside out, chili is always a top contender. And if you're looking to switch up your traditional chili recipe, then this Lamb and Cranberry Chili is the perfect twist on a classic dish. With the bold flavors of ground lamb, savory spices, and a hint of sweetness from cranberries, this chili is a delicious and unexpected combination that will leave you wanting more.

What sets this chili apart is the use of ground lamb. Instead of ...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 545mg