The Best Ground Beef Chili Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a budget-friendly option.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

In a large pot, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and green pepper to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are softened.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, passata, kidney beans, corn, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot with optional toppings like jalapeno, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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