In a recent post (that I can't find) someone wrote about Hormel Turkey Chili. I tried it and it is a winner, even though there are no beans in it. The cals are up there, 190 per cup, but it is very filling and has 23 grams of protein and only 3 grams of fat!! I also want to put in a plug for the 99% fat free vegetarian Hormel Chili which is also excellent and very very filling. That one has the same calorie count but 11 grams of Protein and a whopping 10 grams of dietary fiber with 1 gram of fat. Each can has 2 servings. Both kinds have quite a bit of sodium and I am going to contact the company to ask if they have any plans on cutting back on it to make it more healthy. Maybe they will give me free coupons, LOL!!!!

Enjoy,

Mimi

I agree that you should make your own. If you don't consider yourself a cook, just find a package of chili mix at the store and follow the directions. You only use one pot so very little cleanup and it's as easy as can be.

I tried the Hormel canned chili stuff and it was so vile I threw it away. Yechh.

I have a very easy chicken chilli I will share. I LOVE to cook and do so on a daily basis. Feed a lot of guys on the farm and they love it. I do get it if you don't like to cook or do not have the time, the processed would be a good source of protein and quick. I make and throw in the freezer. Ready to grab.

When I make chicken and there are leftovers, I just dice and throw in a freezer bag. Always diced chicken in the freezer to use in this chilli.

6 stalks celery diced

6 large carrots diced

2 Tbls chilli powder

Add a couple of cups of water, cover and cook till tender (a diced onion is optional)

Do not drain. Use a larger pan so it accomodates all ingredients.

Add a large can of V-8 juice. (1 quart 14 oz size)

3 cups diced chicken

1 can garbonzo beans

1 can butter beans

1 can navy beans

1 can chilli beans

Heat on low, stirring often.

I have been using half lean ground beef and half ground turkey. I can't tell a difference at all from using straight ground beef. I also rinse the browned meat in very hot water to get out as much of the grease as possible.

Great recipes and great ideas.....I am thrilled with all the responses and will never go back to canned premade again!!!!

Mimi

I eat both types of the Hormel Chili all the time. (With Beans and No Beans). I get them at my local Wal-Mart. They actually have a few different varieties. The "No Bean" version has the highest protein.

Melinco, you gave some great suggestions!!!!

Mimi

Trapped, isn't that weird about the no beans having more protein? They always say what a great source of protein beans are!!!!

Mimi

I am not much of a cook either, but I think my turkey chili is pretty good. I start browning the meat while frozen on a low heat. This cooks off some more of that gross looking fat (I use 97% fat free turkey) and my cats love it so it doesn't go to waste. As it cooks I scrape away the fat and start breaking up the meat. When that is done I add: 1 15 oz can tomato sauce, 1 can of dark or light kidney or pinto beans, juice and all, a package of reduced sodium taco seasoning (I haven't found reduced sodium chili seasoning, and I don't notice any real defference, plus I am lowering the salt content), a small can of chopped green chilis, and if I have some choped onions in the freezer I throw some of them in too. I let it heat and simmer for a while. When bubbly I sprinkle Kraft fat free shredded cheese on top and let it melt. After I have eaten and the balance has cooled I divide into containers and I bring to work for lunch to reheat in the microwave. Works great, and it is a one dish meal (if you don't count the storage containers for what is left over).

Patchelton, your way sounds good, too.

Mimi

Although the taco seasoning sounds good, there is no need for special seasoning.

Chances are that the chili seasoning is mostly ground cumin, salt and cayenne. Just substitute your favorite potassium product for the salt.

Mimilou did you get a response from Hormel about a low sodium version of the chili? I love it. I also make my own chili and use only fresh ground turkey. I guess I am weird , but I can not stand ground turkey that has been frozen. It just has a weird whang to me. I won't buy or use it after it has been frozen. Thank goodness Walmarts has a good supply of fresh turkey. Speaking of turkey my sisterinlaw found a smoked jalapeno turkey for Christmas. It was unbelievable. So delicious and I am not that crazy about turkey. She found it at Brookshire Brothers grocery store. Happy new year. Let's have chili with our blackeyed peas and cabbage.