Beef Chili Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious; pinto beans are usually cheaper.

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are softened. Break the meat into smaller pieces as it cooks. Drain off the fat and return the beef mixture to the pot.

Add the whole tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, bay leaf, oregano, and cayenne. Stir to combine. Break up the larger tomatoes with a wooden spoon.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. For a thicker chili, remove the lid during the last 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the beans and simmer for 10-15 more minutes. Add extra broth to thin if needed. Discard the bay leaf.

Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.

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