Turkey or Buffalo Chili

Turkey or Buffalo Chili

From The Fast Metabolism Diet
Servings (15 1-cup)
Prep time: 25 minutes. Cook time: 5 to 8 hours, depending on slow-cooker setting

Ingredients

• 1 to 1½ pounds lean ground turkey or buffalo meat
• ½ cup diced red onion, or more if desired
• 2 Tbls. fresh parsley or cilantro
• 1 heaping Tbls. chili powder (I like more)
• 1 Tbls. minced garlic
• ½ tsp. crushed red chili flakes
• 15-ounce can white beans
• 15-ounce can kidney beans (no sugar added)
• 15-ounce can black beans
• 15-ounce can pinto beans
• 15-ounce can lentils or adzuki beans
• 4 cups chopped zucchini
• 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 heaping tsp. sea salt

Brown the turkey or buffalo meat in a skillet and drain.
Turn a slow cooker to high setting. Add the meat, onion, parsley, chili powder, garlic, and red  pepper flakes to the pot. Stir, cover and set aside.
Open and partially drain all 5 cans of beans; I leave a little liquid in to make my chili a little juicier. Add the beans, zucchini, and tomatoes to the cooker. Stir well.  Keep the cooker set on high for 4 to 5 hours or adjust heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 hours.
Stir and taste occasionally, adjusting seasonings as needed. Add the salt just before serving to best preserve its nutrients.