Easy Mexican Slow Cooker Chilli Recipe - Episode 625

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils are a budget-friendly protein.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns, about 6-8 minutes.

Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.

Add canned tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and jalapeño to the slow cooker.

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Before serving, stir in lime juice to brighten the flavors.

Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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