How to Make Chili and Cornbread

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is generally less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while margarine can be a cheaper option.

Cook ground beef with chopped green pepper and onion until browned; drain grease and water.

Add chili powder (about 4 tablespoons) to the beef and let it bloom with the heat.

Add about 1 teaspoon of sugar to the mixture to enhance flavor.

Dump in a can of dark red kidney beans with juice to thicken and add flavor.

Add canned tomatoes and a bit of leftover tomato juice from the refrigerator.

Let the chili simmer and check for thickness; consider adding tomato paste if needed.

For cornbread, preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) using an iron skillet.

Combine white lily flour and buttermilk in a bowl, mixing until the consistency is like thick oatmeal.

Pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet and bake in the oven at 500°F until done.

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