Black Bean Chicken Chili

Black Bean Chicken Chili

I brought this to our soup supper that we had after our annual traditional Christmas Caroling.
Here it is Aunt Cindy, I'm very glad you liked it. :)

Combine in a large soup pot:
1 lb dried black beans, cooked according to the package directions,
OR 4 small cans black beans, don't drain them
6 T. chili powder
2 T. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. cayenne powder
4 c. diced tomatoes
4 c. tomato sauce
1 t. dried basil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed and cut into slices

Simmer together for 2-3 hours, till thickened and chicken is cooked through.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Chili Mashed Potatoes

Chili Mashed Potatoes

(Served with turkey gravy, of course)

Peel and coarsely chop 5 russet potatoes

Place in saucepan, cover with water and
1 T. salt, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, and simmer (keep at a low boil)
15 min. or till potatoes are fork tender.
Drain. With the burner off, return potatoes
to the pan and set on stove.

Mash, Add:
½ c. turkey or chicken broth
1-2 T. whole milk
1 t. chili powder
salt+pepper to taste

Chili Sirloin Steaks & Onions

Chili Sirloin Steaks & Onions

This makes a well done, but incredibly flavorful and more-tender-than-any-rare-steak you’ve ever tasted. We devoured this as fast as I could make it.

In a large skillet heat 1 T. olive oil over medium heat,
In the mean time, take 2 lb of sirloin steak plus 1 recipe of the Chili Rub (recipe follows)
And follow rub directions for seasoning,
Turn heat up to Medium high under the skillet,
Lay steaks in the pan (make sure the oil sizzles and crackles, test a little corner of one of the steaks to make sure the pan is hot enough to get that lovely crust),
Sear them for approx 1 to 1 ½ min on each side.
Transfer to Crock Pot or Dutch oven,
Add: one thinly sliced yellow onion.
In the crock pot: turn the temp. to ‘high’ for 4 hours, or low and let it cook overnight, or throughout the workday.
In a Dutch oven: with the cover on, finish in the oven at 300 degrees for about 3-4 hours.

Chili Rub

Chili Rub

Combine in bowl:
3 T. hot chili powder
½ t. cayenne pepper
½ t. garlic powder
2 t. salt

Rub well into steaks (make sure to get all over the outside)
Allow meat to sit for at least 5 min before searing.Makes enough for 4 steaks, a roast, 5 chicken breast halves etc.