Don't be scared off by the long ingredient list—it's simple to make, and the zucchini gives it a surprisingly hearty feel. (adapted from allrecipes.com)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
packet of taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can beef broth
jar of salsa
large can crushed tomatoes
1 can kidney beans, drained/rinsed
7 oz can diced green chiles
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
3 zucchinis, quartered and diced
diced scallions, from one bunch
sour cream and shredded cheddar, for serving
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot. Cook ground turkey with seasoning mix, spices and tomato paste. Pour in broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salsa, crushed tomatoes, beans and chiles and simmer 10 more minutes.
While simmering, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet and saute onion, green pepper and zucchini, about 6-8 minutes. Add to chili and cook 15 more minutes. Thin with more broth or water to taste, if needed.
*Freezes well, and is even better made a day ahead. Serve with biscuits.
A Working Mom's Meal Plan
The hardest part of my day is when we get home and everyone is immediately hungry. I love to cook and prefer
home-cooked meals, but I don't like to cook much during the work week. And yet, dinner has to get on the table...
My solution: make-ahead meals, freeze-ahead meals and recipes so easy that I'll make them on a Monday. I cook
mostly on the weekends, always doubling recipes, and rely heavily on my extra freezer and a decently-stocked pantry.
This cooking style saves me time and money, and it makes my life simpler—so I can actually enjoy sitting down
to supper at 6 with my family. I hope these recipes will make the witching hour a little better at your house too.
Friday, February 4, 2011
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