Thick and Hearty Beef Chili #chili recipe

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.

Preheat the pot.

Add 2 lbs of ground beef to the pot and cook until browned.

Drain the beef and add 1 chopped yellow onion and 1 chopped bell pepper; cook until softened.

Add 2 cans of tomato paste and cook with the bell pepper.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add garlic and onion powder to the pot.

Add chili powder and cumin to taste.

Add crushed jalapeno pepper to the mixture.

Add peeled plum tomatoes and mash them with a potato masher to create a thick sauce.

Add rinsed and drained white kidney beans to the pot.

Add cilantro lime seasoning, tasting first to avoid over-salting.

Add a little sugar to the chili.

Add smoked pepper to the chili.

Let the chili simmer for about 35 to 45 minutes to thicken and develop flavors.

Prepare toppings: Frito scoops, cheese, green onion, jalapenos, and sour cream.

Serve the chili over Frito scoops, adding cheese and toppings as desired.

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