How to Make Chili with Beans Recipe [Episode 165]

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is cost-effective and plant-based.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Cannellini beans offer a different flavor profile, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika + cayenne

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika adds flavor without extra heat, while cayenne is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, and vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Drain two cans of red kidney beans.

Dice one large yellow onion.

Chop one bell pepper (yellow or any color).

Use half of a jalapeno pepper, adjusting for spiciness.

In a medium Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high temperature.

Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.

Add the chopped jalapeno and bell pepper, sprinkling a little salt and pepper while cooking.

Once the peppers are cooked, add about 2 lb of ground beef and cook until no longer pink.

Once the beef is browned, add 2 tablespoons of red chili powder and 1 tablespoon of paprika.

Add tomato paste, followed by the drained kidney beans, mixing well.

Add the large can of crushed tomatoes and about 2 cups of beef broth.

Taste and adjust salt as needed, considering the salt already added with the onions and peppers.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the temperature to medium and cover.

Let it simmer for about 35 minutes.

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