QUICK & EASY Black Bean Chili

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper offers crunch without heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

Heat a good sized pot over medium heat.

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 chopped jalapeño peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add 4 minced garlic cloves; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 pound each of ground turkey and ground pork; cook until mostly browned, about a few minutes per side.

Add 3 ounces of tomato paste; mix well.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ancho powder, 1 teaspoon of cayenne, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of cumin; mix and cook for about 1 minute to bloom the spices.

Incorporate 2 cups of chicken stock and 15 ounces of fire roasted tomatoes into the mixture; mix well.

Add 2 cans of black beans; mix to incorporate.

Reduce heat and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally; can simmer up to an hour for more flavor development.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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