Sunday, March 17, 2013

Mama's Chili

I know spring is around the corner but it's never too late to curl up on the couch with a blanket, a good book & a cup of this warm, spicy, healthy home goodness.


crock pot
1 1/2 cans of crushed tomatoes
2 cans of red kidney beans (drained)
1 can of sweet corn (drained)
1 medium onion
1lb of ground turkey (or ground beef if your waist is already teeny tiny)
2 tbsp of chili powder (this makes a mild chili, if you're a spice lover, up that to 4)
1 tbsp of cumin
1tbsp of pepper
1tsp sugar
shredded cheddar cheese (the more the better!)
Salt to taste
Makes 8-10 servings


Nutrition facts: Serving size about 1 cup - 300 calories, 31 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 25 g protein, 10 g fat

Put the tomatoes, kidney beans, corn & spices in the crock pot and turn it on high.

Chop the onion and put to the side. In a large pan, on medium heat, break up the ground turkey and cook halfway. Toss the onions in the pan, mix, and let it cook until the meat is cooked through and the onions are soft.
Add the turkey/onions to the sauce.

Let the yumminess cook for 4 hours while stirring intermittently.

Grab your book & a glass of wine & chow!




Remember, be healthy & happy but ... you'll be skinny when you're dead!