New-Fangled Chili
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chili
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Zucchini -- diced
     1/2   lb           Ground beef, lean
     1/2   c            Green peppers -- chop
     1/2   c            Chopped onions
   8       oz           Tomato salsa -- mild
     1/4   c            Red wine
     1/4   c            Raisins
   1       tb           Tomato paste
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Cinnamon
     1/4   ts           Ground allspice
  15       oz           Red kidney beans, canned -- dr
                        Sour cream
                        Sliced green onion
                        Grated cheddar cheese
 

Preparation:

Place zucchini, beef, green pepper and onion in a 2-quart saucepan. Saute over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in salsa, wine, raisins, tomato paste, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Cover and simmer 10 minutes., stirring occasionally. Stir in beans. Continue cooking 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve in bowls topped with grated Cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onion. Laura Workman