I'm not even sure you can call this a recipe. Basically it is a list of items I throw in a pot and cook. Super easy. Chili is so versatile! You can add whatever you like. It is a great meal for potlucks, camping, and a cold winter's night. Do you call this dish Chili or Chili con carne?

Here are some of the items I put in my chili. I like ground beef, but you can substitute ground chicken, turkey, vegan alternative such as jackfruit, a plant-based meat alternative or crumbled tofu (make sure it is gluten-free). If you are following a low fodmap diet then don't use the white onion or garlic and substitute canned lentils for the beans.

Bell peppers can be expensive where I live, so when they go on sale I buy a whole bunch and wash them, de-seed, cut up, put in ziplock bags and freeze. You can do this with onions and celery too.

Makes a large pot of chili. I use my biggest pot which holds about 10 cups.

Yvonne's Gluten-Free Chili Recipe

• 2-3 tablespoons of oil of your choice. If low fodmap use clear garlic-infused olive oil.
• 500 grams ground beef
• 796 ml can of tomatoes
• 398 ml can of tomato soup
• 540 ml can of kidney beans (white or red)
• Two 398 ml cans of tomato sauce baked beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 stalk of celery, finely diced
• 1 cup of green/yellow/red bell pepper, diced
• 1 -2 tsps of garlic powder or 1-2 garlic cloves, minced (If low fodmap issue, then omit this ingredient)
• 1 medium onion, diced (If low fodmap issue, then omit this ingredient)
• 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1-2 teaspoons cumin
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat up the oil. Add your ground beef. Fry till cooked and brown, stirring to break into small pieces.
2. Add your garlic and onion and cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add your vegetables and stir. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Add your canned beans, corn, tomatoes and soup. Give a good stir and bring to a boil then lower to simmer.
5. Add your spices and let chili simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir regularly so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
6. You can add chopped green onion just before serving. Top with your favourite condiments. We like grated cheese, sour cream and chopped avocado.
7. Serve with mashed potatoes, chips, garlic bread or corn bread. Works on top of rice, pasta or polenta.

I love chili. How do you make yours? What are your favourite toppings?