THE BEST HOMEMADE CHILLI RECIPE 2020 | EASY COOKING TUTORIAL | NO CROCKPOT

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while kidney beans are often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan.

Add chopped onions and green bell peppers; sauté until translucent.

Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks.

Season with Lowry's seasoning and black pepper; mix well.

Once the ground beef is cooked, strain excess grease and fat.

Add 1 can of Rotel and mix well.

Add 1 can of chili beans (black beans, pinto beans, red beans in chili sauce) and mix.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and garlic powder; mix well.

Add 1/4 cup of beef broth and tomato paste; stir to combine.

Let the chili simmer on low, covered, for a while.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Plate the chili and top with sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh jalapeno, and scallions.

Serve with crackers.

Cooking Techniques

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