5 Easy Chili Recipes Perfect for Cozy Fall Nights | Allrecipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, and pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Brown ground chuck and ground Italian sausage in a large pot for about 10 minutes.

Drain excess fat using absorbent paper towels.

Add chopped celery and jalapeños; cook until softened.

Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, sugar, salt, and pepper; toast the spices with the veggies.

Add tomato paste and deglaze with beer.

Stir in canned chili beans and add a little water to rinse the cans.

Add bullion cubes and let simmer covered for at least 2 hours.

Add cooked bacon bits before serving.

Serve with Fritos and sour cream.

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