How to make the Best Homemade Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are typically cheaper.

Chop and dice half of a large onion.

Chop 4 garlic cloves.

Chop 1 red bell pepper.

Brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of mild ground Italian sausage in a Dutch oven, using a meat chopper to break it up.

Drain excess fat from the meat once browned and transfer to a plate temporarily.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of avocado oil to the Dutch oven.

Add the diced onions and sauté until caramelized, about 3 minutes.

Add the chopped bell pepper and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to avoid burning.

Return the browned meat to the pot and mix it with the vegetables.

Add 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, 3 tablespoons McCormick chili powder, and 2 tablespoons light brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix everything to coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.

Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and 2 standard size cans of petite diced tomatoes.

Pour in 3 cups of beef broth, mix, and adjust to a total of 4 cups for a heartier chili.

Add 1 standard can of red kidney beans and 1 can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed.

Mix everything to combine and let it come to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours.

Halfway through cooking, uncover and check the broth.

For thicker chili, mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry and add it to the pot.

Stir well and continue cooking uncovered for the remaining time.

Once done, plate the chili and add toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and Fritos.

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