Italian Taco Chili

Unique chili that blends the flavors of taco and Italian in a spicy chili blend using lots of veggies!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Taco Meat

• 3⁄4 lb  Italian turkey sausage, ground
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) packet  taco seasoning

• Chili

• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  carrots, sliced thinly
• 1  red pepper, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  jalapeno, minced
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 1  teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1  cup corn (fresh or unthawed frozen)
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Cook Taco Meat according to directions. You may not need all of the taco seasoning.
2. While meat cooks, add onions to a separate large saucepan and cook until translucent, add carrots, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno and continue to cook until veggies are tender.
3. Add cumin, oregano, fennel seeds and cayenne, combine.
4. Add Taco Meat and remaining ingredients, combine.
5. Simmer 20 minutes.