Texas Chili That's Bold, Meaty, and Dangerously Good

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, and pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat.

Add half of the 4 lbs diced chuck roast to the pot and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon pepper; brown on both sides.

Remove browned beef to a separate plate and repeat with the remaining beef, seasoning again with salt and pepper.

Dice 1 whole onion and chop 3 jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat.

Add diced onions and jalapeños to the pot and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.

Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.

Return the browned beef to the pot and add 4 cups beef broth and 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 bay leaves, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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