Sweet Wheat Chili

2 cups wheat berries, cooked*
1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 package Chili Seasoning
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 to 1 cup water
1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Brown and cook ground beef or turkey, seasoning as desired. Drain any fat. Add cooked wheat berries, browned meat and remaining ingredients to a crock pot or stock pot. Stir everything together and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or simmer on the stove for 1 to 2 hours on low heat. Serve with sour cream, cheese and honey cornbread. Enjoy!


*To cook wheat berries on the stove, place desired amount of wheat berries into a pot and cover with 4 times the amount of water (ie. 1 cup wheat berries + 4 cups water). Add a pinch of salt. Boil for 60-70 minutes or until wheat is tender. Add more water if needed.

*To cook wheat berries in a slow cooker, place 1 cup wheat berries and 3 cups of water in slow cooker. Add a pinch of salt. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Add water if needed.

*Freeze any unused portions for later use. Its a good idea to cook a large batch of wheat berries and freeze them for quick additions to any meal.


Food Storage Groups: Wheat and Beans