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chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a unique flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan.

Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux, cooking until golden brown for about 5-10 minutes.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to the roux, cooking for 30 seconds after each addition.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin and 0.5 teaspoons of oregano, cooking for another 30 seconds.

Pour in 3 cups of low sodium chicken broth and stir to combine.

Add 2 teaspoons of tomato paste and 1.5 bouillon cubes, stirring until dissolved.

Mix in 0.5 teaspoons of white sugar and let simmer on low for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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