15 Recipes To Cook This November | Jamie Oliver

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken sausages reduce fat content while ground beef can be more economical.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in fat, and using water with seasoning can cut costs.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add sliced bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the sausage casings and crumble the sausages into the pot; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add canned tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add kidney beans and bay leaves; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry; stir into the chili to thicken.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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