LEAN CHILLI CON CARNE VENEZUELAN STYLE │Venezuelan Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer more fiber, while pinto beans are usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, while water with seasoning is a budget-friendly alternative.

Blend the onions, garlic, and bell peppers into a smooth marinade and set aside.

Brown turkey breast in a large pot, separating the pieces with a wooden spoon.

Once browned, add the blended onion, garlic, and pepper mix to the turkey.

Add rehydrated Venezuelan sweet cheese to the pot.

Stir in tomato passata and Venezuelan broth, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Add oregano and paprika to the mixture.

Add kidney beans and black beans to the pot.

Cook for 35 to 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Serve over white rice, garnished with chopped parsley or mint.

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