Beef Chili Recipe - How to Make Homemade Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious; pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add lean ground beef to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon; cook for about 3 minutes until not fully cooked.

Add chopped red bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic; season with salt and pepper, stir, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Stir in tomato paste and a blend of spices: cumin, oregano, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder; mix until combined.

Add petite diced tomatoes, beef broth, and canned kidney beans; stir everything together.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick and flavorful.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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