Easy Beef Chili Recipe: Hearty & Filling | Perfect for Weeknight Dinners!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Dice the onion using a chopper.

Remove the skin from the garlic, check for dark markings and green stems, and mince the garlic with a garlic roller press.

Heat a large pot and add the ground beef, breaking it up with the back of a spoon until cooked through, about 6 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef to a bowl lined with paper towels to drain.

Return the pot to medium-high heat, adding oil if needed, then add the diced onions and minced garlic.

Add chili powder and tomato paste to the pot, cooking until fragrant for about 2 minutes.

Add canned tomatoes and broth to the pot along with the cooked beef, bringing it to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer partially covered until thickened slightly, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

For nachos, layer store-bought natural cheese in a cast iron skillet, spreading it evenly.

Add a layer of tortilla chips, followed by cooked black beans, pickled red onions, and leftover chili.

Top with pickled jalapeno peppers and additional layers of the same ingredients, finishing with cheddar cheese on top.

Bake until the cheese is melted, then top with sour cream, fresh chopped tomatoes, green onion, and diced avocado slices before serving.

For baked potatoes, bake russet potatoes and top with leftover chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and pickled jalapeno peppers.

Cooking Techniques

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