Prep time: 30 min • Cook time: 5 hours • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces very lean ground beef (95% lean)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon medium chili powder
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• Pinch red pepper flakes or more
• Pinch dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup ¼-inch diced zucchini

• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

1. In a large skillet brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring often to break up lumps.
2. Place the beef in a slow cooker with all the ingredients EXCEPT for the zucchini. Cover, and cook for 4-hours on the low setting. Add the zucchini, stir well, and cook for 1 more hour.
3. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with scallions.