Jeri & Mike in the kitchen, making Homemade Chili

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: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are typically cheaper.

Dice the onion into small pieces.

Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic in a pan until softened.

Add chili beans and kidney beans to the pot.

Use low sodium beans to control salt levels.

Cook the ground beef in a separate pan, using 94% lean beef and seasoning with garlic salt and paprika.

Add 8 oz of tomato sauce to the pot.

Add 14 oz of fire roasted diced tomatoes to the pot.

Add mild diced green chilies to the pot.

Stir in a seasoning packet for chili, which includes chili powder and paprika.

Add cayenne pepper to taste, starting with a third or half of the packet.

Adjust seasoning with more salt, paprika, cumin, and chili powder to taste.

Add a small amount of liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce for flavor.

Combine the cooked ground beef with the chili mixture and stir well.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Serve with toppings like green onions and a dollop of sour cream.

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