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TURKEY CHILI

JOANNE

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1½ LBS LEAN GROUND TURKEY OR BUFFALO MEAT
  • 1/2 CUP DICED RED ONION, OR MORE IF DESIRED
  • 2 TBS FRESH PARSLEY OR CILANTRO
  • 1 TBS CHILI POWDER
  • 1 TBS MINCED GARLIC
  • 1/2 TSP CRUSHED RED CHILI FLAKES
  • 15 OUNCES WHITE BEANS
  • 15 OUNCES KIDNEY BEANS (NO SUGAR ADDED)
  • 15 OUNCES BLACK BEANS
  • 15 OUNCES PINTO BEANS
  • 15 OUNCES LENTILS OR ADZUKI BEANS
  • 4 CUPS CHOPPED ZUCCHINI
  • 28 OUNCES CRUSHED TOMATOES
  • 1 TSP SEA SALT

Instructions
 

  • Brown the turkey or buffalo meat in a skillet and drain.
  • Turn a slow cooker to high setting. Add the meat, onion, parsley, chili powder, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir, cover and set aside.
  • Open and partially drain all 5 cans of beans; I leave a little liquid into make my chili a little juicier. Add the beans, zucchini, and tomatoes to the cooker. Stir well.  Keep the cooker set on high for 4 to 5 hours or adjust heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Stir and taste occasionally, adjusting seasonings as needed. Add the salt just before serving to best preserve its nutrients.

Notes

This is a great recipe.  Although if made to the proportions above, be ready to freeze some!