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Mary's Chili

Although Mary thinks this chili is 1 point per serving, it is still a good deal for 2 points for 1 cup or even 3 ponts for 1 1/2 cups, which makes a hardy serving. The little bit of meat makes the chili really taste meaty.

This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd or for freezing. It is the perfect thing to eat for lunch on a day when you have to "save" points for a special meal! Or eat this for dinner on a day when you have used too many points.

CHILI

1 tsp canola oil
5 oz ground beef or turkey - 93% lean or more
1 small onion, chopped
2 ribs of celery, chopped
1 bell pepper (your favorite color), chopped
28 oz diced tomatoes
15 oz can of kidney, black or chili beans
15 oz can of Fat Free beef broth
1 package Chili Seasoning (McCormick or Aldi brand)
2 zucchini or summer squash, small dice
2 Tablespoons cornmeal
S & P to taste

  1. Heat a 3 or 4 quart sauce pan. Add oil to hot pan. Add meat and cook until no longer red.
  2. Add onions, celery and pepper. Cook to soften.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients, except the squash. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
  4. Cook 20 minutes then add the squash and corn meal. Cook 20 - 30 minutes more.
  5. Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.

NOTE: When I make this recipe, I add 1 dice jalapeno pepper, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp of nutmeg. These additions really add big flavor. If you have special ingredients that don't add points (like cocoa powder) go ahead and add them!

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