The Best Chile con Carne in Nuevo León | Pati Jinich | Pati's Mexican Table

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.

Roast 1 1/2 pounds of cherry tomatoes and 6 garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of pequin chiles at 450°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

In a medium pot, heat 3 tablespoons of safflower oil over medium heat.

Add 2 cups of jasmine rice and toast until it turns deep white.

Make room in the rice and add some chopped onion, mixing it in.

Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of orange juice, then add 1 teaspoon of salt and stir gently.

Add the roasted tomatoes and their juices to the rice and stir gently to combine.

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