Saturday, March 19, 2011

Taco Chili

We found this one online and really liked it. I think it's a pretty mild chili (a bit more kid friendly) but it's really flavorful!

Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey or beef (I think we used beef, but I'd totally use turkey)
1/4 cup chopped onion (I probably used at least half an onion)
2-3 cloves minced garlic (again, you can totally sneak in more if you want)
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 small can green chiles
1 15 oz. can stewed or diced tomatoes (You can use 2 cans)
4-16 oz. cans of beans (mix and match. We used kidney and black. And we might not've used 4, but less. Can't remember. You don't need to drain or rinse most. But I would drain and rinse black beans.)
1 pckg taco seasoning
1 pckg ranch dressing mix
2 tsp cumin
16 oz. bag frozen corn
1/2 cup water optional

Brown turkey (or beef), adding onions, garlic, and celery about halfway through. One by one, add the remaining ingredients. Do not drain anything, just dump. The 1/2 cup water is optional. It makes it more soupy and with the addition of more canned tomaotes or even one more can of beans, it's really not needed. Heat through. Simmer for awhile if you'd like.

This recipe is really open. You can use more beans or less. I think we used less because it was looking a little too beany for me. If it's not soupy enough, you can add the extra diced tomatoes, or just water. It's really versatile, and the flavors are great.

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