Chili Cook-Off

KETO In The Kitchen With Jasmine posts a Chili Cook-Off with Other Participants in their local area.

Ingredients:
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 pickled jalapeno, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 TBSP of Olive oil

2 cups vegetable broth
(1) 6oz. can of tomato paste
(1) 28oz. can diced Tomatoes
2 jars of Pace salsa (I use 1 mild, 1 medium)
1 lb. Ground turkey/beef
1/2 tsp Liquid smoke
1 tsp Sugar (or sweetener of your choice to make this KETO)
1 tsp Cocoa Powder
1 1/2 TBSP of Chili Powder
1 tsp each of salt and pepper
1 tsp each of Garlic and Onion Powder
1 tsp of Cumin
1 tsp of Oregano
1/4 tsp each of Red Pepper flakes
1/4 Cayenne (optional)
1 tsp of Coriander
1 tsp of Smoked Paprika
1 cup each of cooked, black and pinto beans

1. Chop the vegetables and the garlic and add to a pot on medium-high with 2 TBSP of Olive Oil.

2. Season with salt and pepper and saute until the vegetables are tender.

3. In a separate pot brown either turkey or ground beef in a pot with olive oil, chopped garlic (2 cloves), 1/2 tsp of salt, pepper 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes and cayenne; 1 tsp each of garlic and onion powder; 1 tsp of cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook on medium-high until brown. If using ground turkey there is no need to drain it because ground turkey is lean. If using ground beef, drain the beef into a strainer.

4. Add sauteed vegetables to the cooked turkey. Mix together and then add 1 can of diced tomatoes, 2 jars of Pace Salsa (1 medium, 1 mild); 1 6oz jar of tomato paste. Stir to combine ingredients.

5. Next, add liquid smoke, 1 tsp of Stevia to taste in order to cut the bitterness and 1 tsp of Cocoa powder.

6. Add 1 cup each of cooked pinto and black beans to your pot. Stir, and turn down the burner to medium-low in order to simmer your ingredients.

5. Next, add

Recommended Toppings (Optional):

Spanish olives, sliced
Green onion
Sour cream
Chips
Cheese
Jalapeño peppers
Sliced Avocado
Cilantro

You can also add the chili and the toppings to a baked potato or baked sweet potato! :) Enjoy!