Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne | Good Housekeeping UK

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer more fiber, while pinto beans are usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar creaminess.

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large pan and fry the beef for 10 minutes or until well browned, stirring to break up any lumps.

Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker (don't turn the cooker on at this point).

Add the remaining oil to the pan, then gently fry the onion for 10 minutes, or until softened.

Add the spices and fry for 1 minute, then add the tomato purée, hot stock and the tomatoes.

Bring to the boil, then carefully stir the mixture into the mince in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours.

Stir in the chocolate, kidney beans and coriander and season with salt and ground black pepper.

Turn off the cooker and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

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