This is easy, requires no careful measuring, watching, etc..plus, pretty low in fat. Problem is...I like things a little hotter than some. So, modify where you can.

3 cans (16 oz) chopped (or diced) tomatoes (or whole, just cut them up) in some sort of sauce..with the 'extra' stuff like green chili's or 'mexican style'.

3 cans (12 or 16) beans. I use black (negro), pinto, butter...really doesn't matter. I like the different types of beans. If you use dry..make sure you cook them first. Rinse these guys!

3 cans of chili beans...which means they come in a sauce..here is where you can lower the temp if you like..I go for 'hot' but you can choose mild (weenies).


Meat- I use ground turkey...but you can use chicken, beef, pork, sausage (well- I guess that is pork, isn't it?). Use however much you want. Some people like meaty chili...some don't. Meat is optional...

1 medium (or large) white onion- chop it up..(those baby food processors are so perfect for this).

3 cloves garlic...he he he...again, can be modified. Again- chop them up.

You can add carrot or celery- I don't, buy YOU can.

In a fry pan...saute onion and garlic...in oil...I use olive oil...until cooked ( brown, or lighter).

Add ground up meat...and fry it till cooked..keep in mind if you use turkey or chicken...you might consider adding a little beef bouillon (maybe a cups worth).

Add everything else and cook for how ever long you want -since all the ingrediants are now cooked, you are just looking to meld flavors. At some point, I add a cup of white wine..though you can add red, too..this is not a necessary ingrediant.

It is a great thing to put on the stove first thing Sunday am...and let it simmer. Then all the Football couch potatoes can eat it while watching their fave team loose!