**PAST POST** A great day for Chili- quick and easy dinner for six

I believe today has been the coldest day so far this fall. And when it gets cold it's time to make a big pot of chili.

I start by browning and draining 2 LBs of ground beef.

** Bariatric friendly version** - I use ground turkey or lean ground steak

In a large pot add beef and all remaining ingredients.

• 1 29oz can of tomato sauce
• 2 10oz cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
• 1-2 16oz cans of red kidney beans.
• 1-2 16oz cans of pinto beans

** Bariatric** I use low sodium beans and low salt tomato sauce**

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1 cup Diced yellow onion (1 LG onion)


1/4 cup celery stalk (1 stalk)

2 TSP Cumin powder

3 TBSP Chili powder

1 1/2 TSP Black Pepper

2 TSP Salt ** SEA SALT**

2 Cups Water 

Bring all ingredients to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 2-3 hours stirring every so often.

*** You can also make in the crockpot either set on low for 5 hrs or high for 2***

** For a spicier chili add 1/2 TSP more black pepper and 1 TBSP cayenne pepper. And for those real iron bellies add 4-6 diced Jalapeno peppers***

With about an hour left I slice up 1 whole beef smoked sausage and toss it into the pot. 

** Turkey Sausage**

When finished Top with mild or sharp cheddar cheese serve with crackers and ENJOY..

**'s Are for Bariatric friendly Substitutions.