Gluten Free Chili

1 Whole Onion Chopped

2T Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2t Minced Garlic

1 ½ lbs Ground Turkey 85/15

1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes

2 Cans Light Red Kidney Beans Drained and Rinsed

1 Can Red Beans Drained and Rinsed

4T Chili Powder

2T Cumin Powder

1C Water

First, sauté the onion and olive oil on med. heat. Once the onions are clear add garlic and sauté’ a few minutes longer. Add turkey and sauté till turkey is not pink. Add the tomatoes and a dash of salt and pepper. Once combined place it in a crock pot. Rinse the beans and add to mixture with the chili powder and cumin and water. Cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8. Stir mixture every few hours. Also, taste every few hours and add more chili powder or cumin to taste.

Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef or Turkey for Tacos & Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup cornmeal

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until shimmering. Add onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef or turkey and cook, stirring often, until it loses its raw color. Stir in tomatoes; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens, almost instantly. Cool and refrigerate (or serve warm for dinner as tacos or taco salad).