Chili Con Carne, SIMPOL!

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 a large pot over high heat.

Add 500 grams of ground beef to the hot pot and sear it.

Chop and add 1 large onion to the pot and mix it with the beef.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika powder; mix well.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to help caramelize the beef.

Season with a little salt to enhance flavors.

Add 2 cans of cooked red kidney beans to the mixture.

Pour in 200 grams of UFC Filipino style tomato sauce.

Add 2 cups of beef stock, chicken stock, or water; mix everything together.

Let the mixture simmer and check on it occasionally.

To thicken, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of UFC dried chili flakes based on desired spiciness.

Add 1 tablespoon of oregano and ground black pepper; mix well.

Season with additional salt if needed.

For tanginess, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of datukoti vinegar before serving.

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