Cooking at Riegelmann's: April 10th, 2018 l Black Bean & Beef Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from pantry staples.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers provide similar flavor with less heat.

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a pan.

Add 1 cup of chopped onion, 1 cup of chopped pasilla chilies, and some garlic to the pan.

Cook until the onion becomes translucent and soft.

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pan.

Season with 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon chili pepper.

Mix until the meat is browned.

Add 2 cups of diced stewed tomatoes with juices and 1 quart of beef stock to the pan.

Stir in cooked black beans.

Let the mixture simmer.

Add fresh or frozen corn to the chili.

Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve the chili over tortilla chips in a bowl.

Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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