Buffalo Chicken Chilli

Just when it looked like I'd all but abandoned this blog this month...I managed to come up with this dilly of a recipe...

This Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe right here that I'm about to show you , features all the flavors of your favorite finger food in a spicy chili. It’s a healthy, hearty way to enjoy buffalo wings in a new way!

Check it out-

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients

• 1lb. lean ground chickenor turkey
• 1Tbsp. olive oil
• 1medium onionchopped
• 1/2cupchopped carrots
• 1/2cupchopped celery
• 3clovesgarlicchopped
• 1 1/2tsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2tsp. ground cumin
• 1 1/2tsp. ground paprika
• 1 15-ozcan great northern beansrinsed and drained
• 1 15-ozcan refried pinto beans
• 1cupchicken broth
• 1/2cupbeeror water
• 3oz. Frank’s Red Hot
  • Sauce
  • Salt and pepperto taste

  For Topping:

  • Shredded Cheese
  • Greek Yogurt/Sour Cream
  • Blue Cheese Dressing

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the ground chicken, breaking up the meat into small pieces until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
2. In the same pan add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook stirring until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Add white beans, refried beans, chicken broth, beer, hot sauce and chicken, bring to a boil and simmer covered on medium-low about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Top with shredded cheese, greek yogurt/sour cream, green onions, as desired.

ENJOY! EAT WELL MY FRIENDS!

Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Before you laugh, your kids will love this...Hear me out...

Kids will love this because it combines two of their favorite foods...Cheeseburgers and French Fries..


INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste

• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until beef is no longer pink, and the onion is translucent. Drain off excess grease, and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3. Return to the heat, and stir in the golden mushroom and cheese soups until well blended. Heat through, and remove from stove. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover the ground beef mixture with a layer of frozen French fries.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. When the fries are golden brown, remove the casserole from the oven, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Return to the oven, and bake just until cheese has melted..

THAT'S IT! SIMPLE ISN'T IT? EAT WELL MY FRIENDS!

Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

You know I love Any and All things Italian and Pasta....So since I am in the mood for Spaghetti as of this writing, I thought I would share a nice spaghetti sauce recipe with you all!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups onion, chopped and divided
• 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 pounds lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and coarsely chopped
• 1 can (12-ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 cans (14-ounces each) Italian-style diced tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (28-ounces each) crushed tomatoes
• 8 ounces button or baby bella mushrooms, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of the chopped onions, and sauté until translucent and slightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly for a minute or so.
2. Add beef, and cook, breaking into small pieces, until it is no longer pink, 6-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
3. In a blender or food processor, blend remaining 1 cup onion and the red pepper until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot with the beef and onions.
4. Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and thyme, and cook for 1 minute, stirring until combined.
5. Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms (if using), beef broth, and sugar. Stir until combined before adding the bay leaves.
6. Bring the sauce to a boil, and then reduce to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and let the sauce rest for 10-15 minutes (for the flavor to absorb) before serving.

(Special Thanks to Mel's Kitchen Cafe for this recipe!)

Enjoy!  Eat well my friends!