Easy & fast Chili con Carne • Mexican chili meat stew recipe

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: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans can be more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Chop the onion and red bell pepper, and mince the garlic.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper; sauté until translucent.

Stir in the minced beef and cook until browned.

Add the dried chilis, stock cube, hot water, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, and dried oregano; mix well.

Incorporate the canned chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and drained kidney beans.

Add a small piece of dark chocolate for depth of flavor.

Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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