Tomato-free Chili

Yields: 16 servings

Ingredients:

meat mix
2 lbs extra lean ground meat (I used lamb and bison)
smoked bacon (I only used 3 slices thick sliced bacon)
1 finely grated zucchini

spices
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked black pepper
1/4 c fresh basil
1/2 tsp thyme
pinch of cinnamon and ginger

other ingredients
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup onion
1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 carrots)
1/2 cup dry red lentils, rinsed
1 cup water
2 cans 3 bean mix, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp molasses
1/2 tsp maple syrup
1 package corn


Mix ground meat and zucchini in a large pot.
Cook on moderately low heat, stirring often to keep meat from cooking together.
Mix in spices.

Once meat looks cooked, mix in everything else until lentils and carrots seem tender. Be prepared to add more water to pan if there is a risk of burning.

Simmer with lid on for 5 minutes.

Keep on low till serving time.