Low Calorie Chili con Carne that is CRAZY JUICY

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: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans can be more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Prepare 100 grams of red paprika by cutting it into planks and then into small equal-sized cubes.

Chop half of a white onion (50 grams) using a technique of slicing from root to stem for small pieces.

Crush 2 cloves of garlic to make peeling easier, then set aside with the chopped onion and paprika.

Prepare 250 grams of water with 1 teaspoon of chicken broth and add 9 grams of gelatin to create a rich texture.

Spray 2 sprays of olive oil into a pan and heat on medium.

Add the chopped onion and paprika to the pan and fry for 5 to 7 minutes until they develop a nice brown color.

Add the crushed garlic and fry for another 30 seconds to avoid burning.

Add 200 grams of extra lean ground beef to the pan and separate with a spatula, frying for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to brown.

Season with a generous amount of salt and 10 to 15 cranks of black pepper, then stir everything together.

Pour in 400 grams of canned tomatoes (passata) and the prepared broth.

Add 240 grams of canned kidney beans, 1 teaspoon of hot chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of mild chili powder, and 5 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.

Mix everything carefully until it turns into a brown liquid, then close the lid and let it simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the lid and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy.

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