Easy Chili Recipe

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.

Dice one large onion and set aside.

Slice and dice one bell pepper, removing seeds and pith.

Mince 4-5 cloves of garlic or pass through a garlic press.

Heat a Dutch oven or large pot on medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Add diced onions and bell peppers to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add 1 lb of ground beef to the pot, breaking it up and cooking until no longer pink.

Reduce heat to medium and stir in 1 tbsp of tomato paste.

Add 3 tbsp of chili powder, 1 tbsp of cumin, 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tsp of oregano, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of cracked black pepper; mix well.

Optionally, add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder and 1 tbsp of brown sugar for flavor balance.

Add a 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, an 8 oz can of tomato sauce, and the drained and rinsed cans of pinto and black beans.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to incorporate any browned bits.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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