Perfect Chili

Name: Perfect Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef round or 1 lb ground turkey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (recipe ready); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef round or 1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (recipe ready)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1

Heat olive oil in large stockpot.
2

Add onion, red pepper, celery, and garlic.
3

Saute until crisp, tender.
4

add zucchini and saute for 2 minute.
5

Add chili seasonings and cook with veggies for 2 minute.
6

Add tomatoes, and beans.
7

Bring to boil, then turn down to simmer.
8

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown meat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9

Drain.
10

Add meat to chili.
11

Add brown sugar to chili and continue to simmer for about 45 minute or until thickened.