Vermont Style Chili

poo235's Note:

This chili has lots of veggies, making it a colorful & healthy meal. Adding maple syrup to the recipe balances the spicy chili flavor very well. Top with grated cheddar and serve with warm homemade bread!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 2 bell peppers, chopped (I like to use green and orange for more color)
• 48 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• chili seasoning mix (try Chili Seasoning Mix)

Directions:

1. In skillet, brown turkey.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and pepper in olive oil for 5-10 minutes.
3. Drain turkey and add to onion and pepper.
4. Add in all of the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least an hour. I like to simmer all day!

Reviews

[Redsie]

This was a great comfort dish!!! Loved the maple sirup in this - but I did use only 1/4 cup which was sweet enough for us!! Made for 123 Tag. Thanks poo! :)

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

This was just as good as I imagined it would be! The maple syrup gives a very nice sweetness that goes great with the jalapeno.I used your recommended spice blend and really liked it, too. My husband was initially not too thrilled when I said we were having chili but made a point of telling me how good it was. Thanks poo235, for posting a great chili. Roxygirl

[Chef at Heart]

Yum Yum, I made this ahead for Monday. Chilli is always better a day or two after (believe it or not I made in the middle of the night (insomnia). If it improves, and it doesn't need to. It is great I would rate it a 10 (the system won't allow me to do that however. Just wanted you to know we really loved this. Leanne