Great Low Cal/Low Fat Chili

• 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 1 medium purple onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery & leaves, minced (6" long)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 12 cup grape tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 2 quarts tomato juice (I use home canned - low sodium)
• 1 quart water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder

1. In large skillet with a little water added to it, brown together meat, diced onions, minced celery, minced garlic, chopped parsley and tomatoes.
2. Drain well, pat until dry with a paper towel.
3. In a large pot, add browned skillet items, and remaining ingredients.
4. Simmer for about 1-2 hours.
5. Salt and pepper to taste prior to serving (optional).
6. This makes about 4 quarts of chili with a 1 cup serving size.

ground chicken, purple onion, stalks celery, garlic, parsley, grape tomatoes, red kidney beans, chili beans, tomato juice, water, chili powder, garlic, onion powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/great-low-cal-low-fat-chili-111513 (may not work)