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Budget Meals

$5–$10 a Day Chili

Cheap and hearty classic chili.

⏱ Prep 10m 🔥 Cook 45m 🍽 2 servings
420 cal 32g protein 38g carbs 18g fat
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Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 can beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chili seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, 5-6 minutes until no pink remains.

  2. 2

    Add the beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning.

  3. 3

    Simmer 30-40 minutes and serve.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

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  • Chef's Knife

    For all the chopping and slicing.

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  • Cutting Board

    Keep raw meat and veg separate.

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  • Mixing Bowl

    Mixing, coating, and prep.

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  • Wooden Spoon

    Break up the meat as it browns.

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  • Can Opener

    For the cans.

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