The Ultimate Chili: With AND Without Beans | Pressure Canning

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Start by browning 5 lbs of ground beef in a large pot over medium heat.

While the beef is browning, prepare 2 large onions by dicing them.

To avoid tears while chopping onions, refrigerate them for an hour beforehand and run water in the sink while chopping.

Add a little avocado oil to the pot to help prevent the ground beef from sticking.

Once the beef is browned, drain some fat if desired, but it's not necessary for this recipe.

Add the diced onions to the pot and sauté until softened.

In a separate bowl, soak 1/2 cup of red kidney beans overnight to ensure they expand during cooking.

Combine the soaked beans with the beef and onions in the pot, along with the chili powder and ancho chili powder to taste.

Adjust seasoning to your preference, especially if sensitive to heat or salt.

Cook the chili until it reaches the desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

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