Mom’s Chili

Source: Recipe by Leanne H.

• 1-½ pound ground beef
• ½ C. orange or red peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 T. + 1 t. chili powder
• 2-½ t. cumin
• ½ t. coriander
• ½ t. oregano
• 1 t. salt
• 1 can tomatoes, chopped
• 2 C. V8 juice
• 1 can green kidney beans
• 1 can white beans
• 1 can black beans
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1/2 zucchini, chopped

Instructions: Fry beef and onions in olive oil (if using low-fat meat). Add peppers, garlic cloves, canned tomatoes, V8 juice, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for half-hour. Add beans and serve with rice, noodles, or fries.