Grandma's Secret Chili and Cornbread Recipe

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.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is generally less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while margarine can be a cheaper option.

Pick through the bag of beans to remove any unwanted pieces.

Harvest one green bell pepper and one jalapeno from the garden for the chili.

Chop the onion and add it to the pot with freshly ground black pepper and a little salt; sauté until softened.

Add the chopped jalapeno and green bell pepper to the pot.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and broth; mix well.

Simmer the chili for a while to thicken it up.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, eggs, butter, and cheese to make the cornbread batter.

Mix the cornbread batter until combined and pour it into a greased baking dish.

Bake the cornbread until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

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