How to Make the Best Chili Ever

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Chop 3 red onions and 1 head of garlic, and dice 1 can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, cook the chopped onions, minced garlic, and chipotle peppers for about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine 2 lb of lean ground beef and 1 lb of hot breakfast sausage; mix well.

Smoke a 2 lb chuck roast for 4-5 hours or sear it hard in a cast iron skillet until browned on both sides.

Cut the smoked chuck roast into pieces, removing excess fat, and add to the meat mixture.

Transfer all the meat mixture into a large Dutch oven.

Add 5 tablespoons of chili seasoning to the meat mixture; adjust for spice preference.

Add 56 oz of diced tomatoes and 28 oz of tomato sauce to the Dutch oven, including all juices from the cans.

Pour in Bok beer to the mixture, filling to the desired level.

Simmer the chili on high for at least 3 hours or on low for all day, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.

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