Chili Mac Supreme

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Canned lentils provide a plant-based protein alternative.

canned kidney beans

🥗Healthier: canned black beans

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Dried beans are more economical and can be cooked fresh.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked.

Drain the ground beef and add diced onion; cook together for a few minutes.

Add minced garlic to the skillet.

Stir in a can of chili beans, ketchup, chili sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to thicken.

Cook the gluten-free brown rice pasta according to package instructions.

Serve the chili mixture over the pasta, topped with shredded cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.

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