4 Alarm Chili

Our first cool day in Texas! The high today was 65 degrees with a low of 48! I thought it might be a nice night to have Chili. We haven't had chili since March. This recipe was adapted from Bill Phillips Eating for Life Cookbook. In case you haven't noticed, I adapt a lot of things. :) It is pretty inexpensive and makes about 4 servings. It is really good when you heat it up for lunch.

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/8 cup parsley
2 jalepenos, seeded and chopped (you can sub this with a can of green chiles if you're a bit of baby)
Chili powder to taste - depends on how much you like
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can Kidney beans, drained - I have also used black beans

1. Brown Turkey with onions, garlic, and bellpepper - drain
2. Combine all other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Top with a sprinkle of cheese

Serve with sweet cornbread

1 cup all purpose flour (You can use wheat flour for a healthier option)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
3 and 1/2 tsp baking powser
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

1. Preheat oven to 400. Grease pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients and mix.
3. Add egg, milk, and oil.
4. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
5. Bake about 20-25 minutes.

I usually use a round cake pan or a mini muffin pan. See if you like it!

To Patty - Eat something besides PBJ!! Leave out the Turkey :)