Go Back

Award Season Chili

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours
Total Time:3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped, approx. half of 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced, about 5 cloves
  • 2 cups zucchini, grated and drained (1 large or 2 small/medium)
  • 1 ½ cups red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz. can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can no salt petite diced tomatoes in tomato juice
  • 1 14.5 oz. can no salt pinto beans, drained
  • Half of 1 14.5 oz can no salt tomato sauce
  • 5 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1¼ tbsp salt
  • 1¼ tbsp McCormick taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 tbsps chipotle Tabasco

Instructions

  • Chop onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and grate and squeeze excess water from zucchini.
  • In a large pot, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat then add onions. Saute for 5 minutes then add garlic. Continue to saute 3-5 minutes more.
  • Add ground beef and ground turkey. Break meat apart with the back of a wooden spoon, stirring until meat is browned and crumbly.
  • Season with all of the spices. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Add bell pepper and zucchini, and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the beans, stir and cover again. Cook on low, stirring occasionally, for another hour and a half to two hours.
  • Serve with cornbread or biscuits, and your favorite toppings!