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My brother called my chili 'sad' and it changed how I shop
About two years ago, my brother came over for dinner and I served my usual ground beef and bean chili. He took a bite, looked at me, and said 'Em, this tastes sad. It's just brown.' That stuck with me. I realized I was so focused on cheap protein I forgot about flavor and color. Now, I always grab a red bell pepper and a yellow onion, even if they add a dollar to the cost. I roast them first for a deeper taste, and I've learned a single chipotle pepper in adobo sauce makes a huge difference for almost no money. It's still a budget meal, but it feels and tastes like so much more. What's one small, cheap ingredient that totally changed a basic meal for you?
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white.blair9d ago
That chipotle pepper in adobo trick is a total game changer.
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patriciah519d ago
Remember when my buddy added that to his chili? His whole family asked for the recipe after one bite.
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reese1242d ago
So what else did he put in that chili, just the chipotle or did he mix it with something else? I tried that once but it came out way too smoky for my taste. Maybe he balanced it with some brown sugar or a bit of cocoa powder?
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