Thursday, November 15, 2012

Slow Cooker Vegetable Chili

It amazes me how many chili recipes there are.
I was looking online for a new one and couldn't believe how many there were to choose from. As usual, I picked one I liked and added my own variation to it. And don't forget to add your favorite toppings to your grocery list. Here it is...



INGREDIENTS:
1 package ground turkey
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 large or 2 small zucchini, quartered
1 jar salsa, your favorite kind
6 oz can tomato paste
1 can kidney beans, rinsed
1 can black beans, rinsed
1/2 bag frozen corn
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
salt to taste
2 TBSP granulated sugar

1. In a large skillet cook meat. Add 1 tsp cumin and chili powder, add salt to taste. When the meat is almost done add onions and green peppers. Cook until meat is browned and vegetables are just tender.

2. Meanwhile add salsa, beans, corn and paste to crockpot. Stir in 1/2 tsp cumin and a little more salt to taste. Add raw zucchini and cooked meat mixture. Stir really well. Cook on low heat for at least 6 hours or high heat for 3 hours, then low for 2 hours.

TOPPINGS:
Cheese
Sour Cream
Avocado diced
Green onions (scallions) diced
Tortilla chips (we use these instead of a spoon)