TASTY CHILI MADE FROM SCRATCH

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.

Cut off the tops of the roma tomatoes and slice them in half, then dice the tomatoes.

Add the diced tomatoes to a large saucepan over medium heat.

Cook the tomatoes for 30 minutes until they break down into a sauce, reducing to a simmer once boiling.

In a large pot, add 1/4 cup of olive oil and 2 chopped yellow onions, cooking until translucent.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh minced garlic to the onions and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.

Add 2 pounds of 90 lean ground beef to the pot, mixing it with the onions and garlic as it cooks.

Season the beef with 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of cumin, and 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, adjusting salt to taste.

Once the ground beef is cooked, add 3 cups of beef broth to the pot.

Add 31 ounces of red beans (or 2 cans) to the chili.

Stir in the fresh homemade tomato sauce and bring the chili to a simmer.

For a thicker chili, reduce the temperature and let it simmer for 1 to 2 hours.

Garnish with your favorite toppings like green onion, cheddar cheese, or sour cream before serving.

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