Wave 2 - Turkey Chili

  • Turkey Chili

    * 1 (12 ounce) package extra lean white meat ground turkey
    * 1 tablespoon chili powder
    * 1/2 cup diced onions
    * 1 cup shredded carrots
    * 1 green pepper, diced
    * 1 zucchini, diced - I used more
    * 1 yellow squash, diced 0 I used more
    * 3 cups water
    * 1 chicken boullion cube
    * 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes - I used diced tomatoes with garlic
    * 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
    * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    * 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed - I used double black beans instead of kidneys

    * I added cumin and cooked on the stove over low heat for two hours*

    Brown and crumble ground turkey in a large nonstick pan coated with vegetable spray. Add vegetables to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are tender. Place the turkey and vegetables in a slow cooker along with water, beef granules, diced tomatoes, salsa and beans. Cover and heat the mixture on low heat setting for 4 hours.