How to Make Chilli with the Puerto Rican flavor

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 7-10 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.

Stir in canned tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth.

Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped jalapeños for heat, if desired; cook for another 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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