HOMEMADE BEEF CHILI RECIPE | Quick & Easy!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious; pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Chop the onion, garlic, and celery.

Chop a red bell pepper, half a green pepper, and a jalapeno (remove seeds and membrane).

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon coriander.

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion, garlic, and celery; cover until softened.

Stir in the spice mixture and cook until fragrant.

Add 2 pounds of ground chuck gradually, stirring until browned.

Add the chopped peppers and stir until softened.

Add 2 cups of pureed tomato and 2 cans of rinsed kidney beans; stir well.

Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and slow cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove the lid for the final hour of cooking.

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