Homemade Chili with Beans

 

"Can be made on the stove or in the slow cooker. It's quick, easy and so good."

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What you Need:

2 pounds lean ground beef 
1 (large) can tomato juice or crushed tomatoes or combination
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 

1 can diced tomatoes

if needed add 1-2 cups water then cook down to thicken slowly
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, not drained
1 1/2 cups chopped onion 
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 
1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and diced(optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 
1/2 teaspoon white sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1 teaspoon salt 
onion powder and garlic powder to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 
1/4 cup chili powder 

How to make it:

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble. 

In a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili beans, onions, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (Note: If using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.) 

Serve with your favorite toppings like, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, fritos and more.\

Note: If I use a smaller crock pot I make about half this recipe or use a bigger crock pot

Spicy Turkey Burgers

Spice up boring turkey burgers by creating incredible flavor with great spices and herbs. Enjoy on a toasted bun with desired toppings and spiced mayonnaise!

Makes 8 patties

What you Need:
2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 fresh green chile peppers, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 dash Worcestershire sauce



DIRECTIONS
Preheat the grill for high heat. You can also cook these in a hot skillet as well
In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 8 burger patties.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place turkey burgers on the grill, and cook 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done.
You can cook in a skillet too
You can serve on buns, rolls or without bread, great if you watching calories.

SMOKED TURKEY BREAST

SMOKED TURKEY BREAST

YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS

Smoked Turkey Breast is a delicious treat, great for holidays or get togethers, summer cookouts. Brined and smoked for the most flavorful and juicy turkey that you've ever tasted.


INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BRINE:
4 quarts warm water
1-2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 onion quartered
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1/2 of a lemon or orange
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 tsp chili flakes

FOR THE TURKEY
5-7 pound bone-in turkey breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic

INSTRUCTIONS
Add warm water to a stock pot and add salt, stirring until salt has dissolved. Add onion, garlic, peppercorns and fresh rosemary and lemon.
Submerge turkey breast in brine, cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours.
Remove turkey from brine and drain well. Pat with paper towels until dry.
Place on a clean baking sheet and coat with olive oil, rubbing all over skin and in cavity.
Season with salt, pepper and garlic.
Prepare grill or smoker to 300° fire.
Place turkey breast over indirect heat and smoke 2-3 hours
Remove from grill and wrap in peach butcher paper, sealing up like a packet.
Put wrapped turkey back onto grill and continue to cook for one hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
Remove from grill and unwrap butcher paper.
Allow turkey breast to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Carefully save the drippings for gravy.