The BEST BEEF Chili & Beans Recipe: Easy Restaurant Style Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious; pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Get a large pot and place it over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef and sweet Italian sausage to the pot and cook for about 8 minutes, breaking it up with two spoons or spatulas until browned.

Remove excess fat by pouring the meat into a strainer or colander.

Add the drained meat back to the pot.

Stir in sliced green bell peppers, celery, and yellow onions; let this cook for about 4 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Add brown sugar to the mixture of tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce; stir well to balance flavors and reduce acidity.

Add a bay leaf and the combination of seasonings, stirring them in.

Add the pinto beans, red kidney beans, and low sodium beef broth; stir to combine.

Cover the pot with a lid, leaving a little crack, and let it simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes.

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