WHAT'S FOR DINNER | EASY REAL LIFE MEALS | CHILI MAC CASSEROLE | DUTCH OVEN SAUSAGE, ONIONS, PEPPERS

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils are budget-friendly and nutritious.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while cream cheese is often less expensive.

chili beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are a healthier option, while pinto beans are commonly less expensive.

Brown ground beef in the crock pot with chopped onion and green pepper.

Add dry seasonings: chili powder, Chipotle chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.

Mix in beef broth and a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, filling the can with water and adding it to the pot.

Add minced garlic and do not drain the chili beans, mixing them in.

Stir everything together and cover the crock pot, cooking on low for a couple of hours.

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding tomato paste for more tomato flavor if desired.

Serve with saltine crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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