Zesty Chili

1 Servings

1 lb carrots
1 lb zucchini
1 lb onions
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 lb turkey (or beef), Ground
1 T garlic, Minced
4 28-oz cans tomatoes, Crushed
1 15-oz can of tomato sauce
2 t salt
Chop carrots, zucchini and onions in the food processor.
Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a 6 quart pot.
Add vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes, stirring 3 or 4 times until almost tender.
Put 3 lbs. ground turkey (or beef) and 1 tbsp. minced garlic in a 8 quart pot. Cook, breaking up meat, until it is no longer pink.
Stir in the vegetables, four 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes in puree (drain some of the juice or it might be too watery), a 15 oz. can of tomato sauce and 2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes for flavors to develop.