Eat Well, Spend Less - Chilli Con Carne

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.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar creaminess.

Chop carrots, onions, and a garlic clove into small pieces.

Wash and slice mushrooms into small pieces.

Cook the beef mince in a saucepan until browned; batch cooking helps it brown easier.

Add chopped vegetables (carrots, onions, mushrooms) to the saucepan with the cooked beef mince.

Add chopped bell pepper and crushed garlic to the mixture, stirring it around.

Add a couple of teaspoons of chili powder and let it cook for a few minutes.

Add one tin of canned tomatoes and a tablespoon of tomato puree to the saucepan, mixing everything together.

Let the mixture simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes to combine the flavors.

Five minutes before the end, add drained kidney beans and stir them in.

Serve the chili con carne topped with cheese, alongside salad and pita bread.

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