The Best Moroccan Chili
This savory and fragrant chili is the perfect chili to add to any home cooks repertoire. Classic chili ingredients: ground beef, sweet onion, bright carrots, diced tomatoes are all present . They are then married in a unique blend of spices, which awaken the palate, while warming the spirit. I discovered the wonder spice Ras El Hanout from Jamie Oliver’s cookbook. This spice is the all star in this dish as it has a huge flavor profile. Which includes cinnamon, coriander, ginger, paprika, chili powder, black pepper. Mint, nutmeg, fennel, star anise, fenugreek, clove bay leaf, and cayenne powder. I was able to find my blend at my local Target store.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Oil of choice
½ a sweet onion
1 clove of garlic diced
½ a bag baby carrots
1 ½ pounds ground beef ( you can substitute lamb here)
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Ras El Hanout
Salt and pepper to taste
2 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes, juice included
Feta or Cheese of choice
Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
Steps:
- Heat a soup dish or deep stock pot on medium-high heat. Heat the oil, add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic saute for 1 additional minute.
- Add the carrots, meat and spices. Then, cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the meat is fully cooked
- Add both cans of tomatoes and simmer on low heat until ready to serve.
- Garnish with feta cheese or cheese of choice. For added creaminess add a tablespoon of sour cream
- Enjoy
-Patience
