Chili is a fun and healthy recipe to make for your kids. While some chili recipes call for hot ingredients, this one is on the mild side. You can certainly add your favorite hot sauces if desired.

In addition to being fun and healthy, this recipe is freezer friendly.Simply double the recipe, and let cool completely before freezing.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of lean ground turkey (ground beef may used if preferred)
  
  
• 3 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies (if your kid prefer a milder taste, use three cans of any flavored diced tomatoes)
  
  
• 1 large onion, diced
  
  
• 2 cloves of garlic
  
  
• Shredded cheese for the topping (any flavor will do)
  
  
• Your favorite chili seasonings (optional)

Directions

1. Spray your pan with a non stick cooking spary.
   
   
2. Brown the meat in the pan over medium heat.
   
   
3. While the meat is cooking, chop the garlic and onions.
   
   
4. After the meat is cooked through, drain excess juices from the pan.
   
   
5. Add the chopped garlic, onion, and diced tomatoes.
   
   
6. Mix well, and add any of your favorite seasonings such as chili powder, cumen, garlic powder, etc. Start by adding a teaspoon of the seasoning, and slowly increase your seasoning until you’ve reached the desired flavor.
   
   
7. Simmer the chili on low for at least thirty minutes.
   
   
8. Serve one of the following ways:

Chili Topped Nachos

• Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees.
  
  
• Warm the tortilla chips in the oven for ten minutes.
  
  
• Remove the chips from the oven, and top with the chili.

Chili Bread Bowls

• Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees.
  
  
• Remove the insides of an oval loaf of bread (any kind will do).
  
  
• Tear or cut the removed bread into bite size pieces and set aside.
  
  
• Pour the chili into the bread bowl, and bake for twenty five to thirty minutes.
  
  
• While the bread bowl bakes, you can toast the bite size bread pieces at the same time. Place them on a cookie sheet, and war for ten minutes or until crispy.
  
  
• Top the chili bowl with shredded cheese, and serve with toasted bread pieces and tortilla chips.