So, for Christmas, my mom got me these new enamel-covered, cast-iron pots. I am obsessed. I love them so much. I love the quality, the color, the sizes....everything. I couldn't wait to use them! All of this cold weather and SNOW, made me NEED to make chili. This is a simple recipe that I have been making for years. Originally, I got it from Weight Watchers. I think it was something like 2 points a bowl....and really filled me up. I make it from memory now. It may have gotten tweaked slightly, but nothing that would affect calories. Someone told me once that it won a chili contest.....but I can't confirm it. What I love most about it is that I can always keep the ingredients on hand, I can make it in a very short time or I can leave it in the crock pot all day...and it makes great left overs!
Weight Watchers Chili Recipe (from memory)
1 lb ground turkey (I have used ground beef when making it for other people)
1 onion
3 cans beans, drained (I like a variety so I use pinto, black and kidney)
1 can corn, drained (I've also used Trader Joes frozen, roasted corn)
2 cans diced tomatoes in juice
1 can tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 envelope dry ranch mix
1-2 cups water (depending on preferred thickness)
So, I chop the onion and brown the meat with the onion. Then, I dump everything else in the pot and heat until warm. I have also done this in the morning and allowed it to slow cook all day so that the kitchen is clean and it is ready and waiting when we are hungry. Toppings my kids love are: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.
The nice thing about this recipe is that you can add or take away ingredients, according to your taste. We love it. It's basic and healthy! Hope your family will like it, too!!!
(I think the original recipe also added a small can of diced green chilies but I usually leave these out)
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