Dinner for 8

Beef Chili with ground beef

Name: Beef Chili with ground beef
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion; 1 green bell pepper; 2 stalks celery; 3 cloves garlic; 4 oz tomato paste; 3 cups water; 15 oz tomato sauce; 2 1/2 lb 80/20 ground beef; 4 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cans (15 oz) chili beans or kidney beans; 2 tbsp white vinegar

$11.21for 4200 minServes 8

This hearty chili combines browned ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, and spices in a long, gentle simmer.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 4 oz$0.08/oz typical	4 oz	$0.32Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical	15 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Ground beef, 2.5 lb$5.49/lb typical	2.5 lb	$13.73Typical price
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$22.42

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegar

Not included in the cost.

200 minstart to table
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8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Game day Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.80 per serving$11.21 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion
1 green bell pepper
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
4 oz tomato paste
3 cups water
15 oz tomato sauce
2 1/2 lb 80/20 ground beef
4 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cans (15 oz) chili beans or kidney beans
2 tbsp white vinegar

Steps

Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook for 10 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the water, tomato sauce, and beans, then bring the chili to a gentle boil.
Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours and 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the vinegar and simmer for 5 minutes before removing the pot from the heat.

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