Recipe: Bowl o' Red Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Toast the chiles in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, being careful not to let them burn. Place the chiles in a bowl and cover with very hot water to soak until soft, about 15 minutes. Split the chiles and remove stems and seeds.

In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 cup water. Purée until a smooth paste forms, adding more water as needed. Set aside the chile paste.

Sear the beef in butter until it turns gray. Add the chile pepper mix and about two inches of water, then simmer for 30 minutes.

Sauté the onions and garlic in a separate pan, then add them to the beef.

Add the spices, brown sugar, vinegar, and corn flour to the beef mixture. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, adding more liquid as needed to prevent burning.

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