Delicious & EASY Chili—Puerto Rican Style! | Mari's Cooking

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey reduces fat while textured vegetable protein is a cost-effective substitute.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer better flavor while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika + cayenne

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika and cayenne provide a similar flavor profile with less sodium.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories while pinto beans are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a pot over high heat until shimmering.

Sauté 1 chopped white onion and 1/2 yellow bell pepper until soft.

Remove most of the sautéed veggies, add more oil, and add 1 lb of turkey, breaking it apart until browned.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of Sofrito and mix well.

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and mix in.

Add 1 tablespoon of white sugar to balance acidity.

Add back the sautéed veggies.

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 1 small can of tomato paste.

Add 1 can of kidney beans and 1 can of pinto beans.

Add 1 bay leaf, 1 packet of chicken bouillon, Creole seasoning, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of oregano.

Add enough water until the mixture is thick but not too soupy.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

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