Mexican Chilli Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

Heat olive oil in a hot pan.

Add chopped onion and garlic; add a pinch of salt to sweat them down.

Increase heat and add diced bell pepper; cook until softened.

Add cumin to the pan to toast the spices; be careful not to burn them.

Add quinoa to the pan and mix it in with the vegetables.

Add canned tomatoes to the mixture; drop the heat down.

Add a pinch of sugar to help break down the tomatoes and enhance sweetness.

Pour in chicken stock and mix well.

Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks.

Finish the dish with jalapeños and a dollop of double cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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