Dinner for 8
Beef Chili with ground beef
This hearty chili combines browned ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, and spices in a long, gentle simmer.
$10.24for 4 servings
$2.56 per serving$10.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 200 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $13.73Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.48 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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