How to Make Chili - One Pot Meals - Easy Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans provide a different flavor and are often cheaper in bulk.

Add a little bit of oil to a pot and set the temperature to medium-high heat.

Once the pot is hot, add in the beef stew meat and season with salt and pepper.

Brown all sides of the beef stew meat, stirring occasionally.

Once browned, add in the ground beef little by little, breaking it up as you go, and cook until browned on all sides.

Add in the chopped onion, chopped jalapeno, and minced garlic; stir everything together.

Add in the dry ingredients: New Mexico chili powder, California chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, and ground cumin; mix well.

Add in the tomato paste and mix everything together until combined.

Pour in 3 cups of beef broth and add the brown sugar; mix until everything is well combined.

Cover the pot and keep the temperature high until it starts boiling, then reduce to medium-low heat.

Let the chili cook for about an hour, checking that the beef stew chunks are tender.

Season with additional salt to taste before serving.

Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onion.

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