Chili con Carne Done Right: Beef, Chiles, and Ultimate Flavor!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans can be more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Prepare dried chilies by removing seeds and cutting them open.

Dry roast the chilies in a pan over medium-high heat for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.

Cover the roasted chilies with beef stock and bring to a simmer, then let steep for 10-30 minutes.

In a large pot, add 2.6 kilos of ground beef and sear until browned, breaking it down into small pieces over at least 30 minutes.

Allow the water from the beef to evaporate and continue cooking until the beef is browned.

Blend the softened chilies with cumin, coriander seeds, oregano, tomato paste, and a tablespoon of chipotle sauce to create a chili paste.

Deglaze the pot with a splash of cognac or similar liquid, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.

Cooking Techniques

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