Great Low Cal/Low Fat Chili

Fantastic for dieters. High in fiber and taste

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground chicken or 1  lb  90% lean ground beef
• 1  medium purple onion, diced
• 2  stalks celery & leaves, minced (6" long)
• 4  cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup grape tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 2  quarts tomato juice (I use home canned - low sodium)
• 1  quart water
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon onion powder

Directions

1. In large skillet with a little water added to it, brown together meat, diced onions, minced celery, minced garlic, chopped parsley and tomatoes.
2. Drain well, pat until dry with a paper towel.
3. In a large pot, add browned skillet items, and remaining ingredients.
4. Simmer for about 1-2 hours.
5. Salt and pepper to taste prior to serving (optional).
6. This makes about 4 quarts of chili with a 1 cup serving size.