Beef chuck chili - Rich And Hearty Homemade Beef Chili That Will Blow Your Mind!

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive than beef chuck.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are a nutritious alternative, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while cayenne is typically less expensive.

Chop beef chuck into bite-sized pieces and prepare other ingredients including onion and garlic.

Heat avocado oil in a large pan until smoking.

Add beef chuck to the pan and brown it.

Remove browned beef and add ground beef to the pan.

Stir in tomato paste and garlic, then return the browned beef to the pan.

Add fire roasted tomatoes, green chilies, and enough beef stock to cover the mixture.

Bring to a boil and then transfer to the oven at 325°F, covered, until beef is pull-apart tender (about 2.5 hours).

Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Mix in Masa cornmeal to thicken the chili.

Serve with toppings like sour cream, jalapenos, cilantro, green onion, cheese, and crackers.

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