Beef Chili Con Carne Recipe | Shazans

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are healthier, while pinto beans are usually less costly.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories, while cayenne is typically cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper and jalapeño, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.

Stir in canned tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans.

Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 30-40 minutes to meld flavors.

Stir occasionally and add more broth if the chili becomes too thick.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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