Simple Chili

This was my first attempt at making Chili. 

I've been craving it practically all winter, but my grandma makes Chili so I've been avoiding actually making it.

Let me explain.

What my grandma makes, I do not. I know that mine will not turn out as good as hers does, and I will be disappointed. My grandma is modest about her cooking, but anyone and everyone who has ever eaten something she had made will agree. Her cooking is unbeatable. A trait that was indeed passed down to my mother. I grew up eating delicious home cooked meals. I blame this for my "picky" eating habits. I have high standards for food and generally restaurants just do not measure up.

But, I digress.

I finally caved and looked up a couple of simple recipes and meshed together one of my own. 

Ingredients:

Ground Turkey-about 1lb or so

Minced Garlic- about 4 or 5 cloves

(I love garlic, thanks to my mom, so I tend to use quite a bit)

Red Bell Pepper- oneish diced

Canned Diced Tomatoes- about 28oz

Tomato Sauce- about 8oz

White Kidney Beans- 8 oz

Red Kidney Beans- 8 oz

Black Beans- 8 oz

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Chili Powder

1/4 tsp Paprika

1/2 tsp Cumin

Directions:

Cook turkey, garlic, and bell pepper on medium high heat in a large soup pot until turkey is cooked through. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and all the seasonings. Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about two hours. Stir occasionally. Add all of the beans, heat through and serve. 

I'll admit, I probably didn't let it simmer for the whole two hours. I got impatient. It's not that critical though. This is also a great meal to make and freeze in small containers for quick dinners on those busy/lazy nights.