Pattis Turkey-vegetable Chili

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Ready In: 120 Minutes

Servings: 10

Zesty chili with ground turkey and vegetables. Can be simmered on stove or thrown in a crock pot. Better still the next day!

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey

1 1/2 tblsp chili powder

3 cups water

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp dried oregano

3/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 cups diced zucchini

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup thinly sliced carrot

2 (14 oz) cans no-salt whole tomatoes (undrained and chopped)

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 (14 oz) can kidney beans (rinsed)

1/3 cup no-salt tomato paste

1 large clove garlic (minced)

2 tblsp canned chopped green chilies

2 chopped jalepenos (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook meat in a large dutch oven over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
2. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel.
4. Return meat to pan.
5. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. Yield: 3 quarts
8. About 197 calories per 1 1/2 cup serving

By RecipeOfHealth.com