How To Make Chilli Con Carne When You're BROKE!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer more fiber, while pinto beans are usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar creaminess.

Heat olive oil in a large pan.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; cook until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in tomato puree and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes and enough beef stock to make it saucy, about 400 ml.

Let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to reduce.

Add mixed beans for the last 5-10 minutes to warm through.

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