Game Day Chili 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: canned crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier but may not be as convenient.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are high in fiber, while pinto beans are usually cheaper.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne pepper adds heat, while paprika is often less expensive.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a saucepan.

Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef and season with salt and black pepper.

Brown the ground beef until cooked, then remove from the pan.

Add 2 bell peppers and 1 sweet onion to the pan; sauté until soft.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the vegetables.

Add 2 15-ounce cans of tomato sauce and 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce to the pan.

Return the browned meat to the pot along with the vegetables.

Add 1 can of dark red kidney beans, 1 can of chili beans, 1 can of three bean blend, 1 can of green beans, and 1 can of corn to the pot.

Stir to mix all ingredients together.

(Optional) Add a can of beer for flavor.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of cumin, 4 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of basil, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of white sugar, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.

Add the dry mixture to the chili pot and stir well.

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.

Simmer for about 1 hour before serving; can keep on warm for a few hours to build flavor.

Serve in a bowl topped with sour cream and cheese.

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