How to make Chili Colorado

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive and still flavorful.

dried ancho chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Water with bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

Boil water in a pot and rehydrate the dried ancho chiles for about 20 minutes until soft.

Chop the white onion and add it to a pan on medium heat, cooking until softened for about 5 minutes.

Add garlic to the softened onions and stir.

In a bowl, mix 1/3 cup flour with salt and black pepper, then coat the meat with this mixture.

Brown the meat in the pan with the onions and garlic.

Blend the softened chiles with a bit of the soaking liquid until smooth, then strain to remove seeds and skins.

Add the strained chili puree, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, and cumin to the pan, stirring to combine.

Let the mixture cook for about 45 minutes in the oven at 350°F.

Assemble the burrito with the chili mixture, cilantro, and other toppings in a tortilla.

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