Basic Stovetop Chili

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: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are typically cheaper.

Start frying ground beef in a 5-quart Dutch oven, breaking it into chunks with a spatula and cooking uncovered.

Chop onions while the ground beef is cooking; stir the beef halfway through.

Drain and rinse kidney beans, ensuring they are not slimy before using.

Scoop out the cooked ground beef and set aside.

Turn the heat back on and add chopped onions to the pan, seasoning with about 1 teaspoon of salt.

Cook onions until they soften and become somewhat translucent.

Add 1/4 cup of chili powder to the onions and cook for a minute to release flavors.

Stir in a can of tomato paste and diced tomatoes with their juice.

Return the cooked ground beef to the pan, stirring gently as the pan fills up.

Simmer the mixture for at least 1 hour on low heat, stirring occasionally and checking the texture.

After 30 minutes, check the consistency and add about 1/2 cup of water if needed to prevent sticking.

After another 20 minutes, check the chili's consistency and adjust liquid as desired.

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