Chili Con Carne Quick and Easy Recipe

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: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans can be more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 6-8 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and the seasoning mix, then add 1 cup of water to dilute the seasoning mix.

Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans to the skillet; stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Cover and let simmer until heated through, about 20-30 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, and spring onion or cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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