Easiest Crockpot Chili Ever!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant taste, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add 2 lbs ground beef (80/20) to the skillet and break it apart to maximize coverage on the bottom.

Cook the beef until browned, about 6-8 minutes, without disturbing it too much.

Add 1/2 chopped onion to the beef and cook until it sweats down and releases flavor.

Stir in minced garlic and mix well with the beef and onions.

Add canned tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the skillet.

Add a generous pinch of kosher salt to the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a crockpot.

Set the crockpot to cook on high for 4 hours and 30 minutes.

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