Chili with Beef and Bean/Cooking for 2/#chiliday2023

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and offer similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers provide sweetness without the heat.

Brown 8 to 10 ounces of hamburger meat (ground beef).

Rinse one can of black beans and add to the pot.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic salt over the meat and beans.

Add 16 ounces of salsa to the mixture.

Rinse the salsa can with 1 cup of water and add that to the pot as well.

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Cook for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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