- ➽ Chili.
- ➽ 1 pound Ground Beef.
- ➽ 1-2 large Green bell Pepper cleaned & Chopped.
- ➽ 1-2 large sweet onions Chopped.
- ➽ 24-36 ounces V8 juice or tomato juice.
- ➽ 5-15 ounce cans of Beans I use Red Kidney, Pink Kidney, Black Beans, northern Beans, rinsed thoroughly.
- ➽ 5 cloves Garlic minced or 1/2 of an elephant garlic clove minced.
- ➽ 3-15 ounce cans of Diced tomatoes do not drain.
- ➽ Seasonings I use to taste: dash of cinnamon ( cuts acidity.
- ➽ 2 teaspoons each: Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Red pepper Flakes, Paprika (smoked or sweet).
- ➽ to taste Salt and Pepper.
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Brown meat in Large kettle or skillet, on medium low, when meat is almost done,.
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Add Chopped vegetables (Onions, bell peppers, canned or fresh tomatoes, beans, garlic, jalapeños if using.).
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Add half of seasonings. When veggies are tender..
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Add V8 or tomato juice. (I like V8 because of the flavor it adds.) Stir turn heat up to medium high until it begins to boil..
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I use two different methods for cooking..
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1.). On top of the stove to simmer all day on semi low. I use a lid that I will allow steam to escape. If I have to add more liquid..
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Sometimes I add low sodium chicken broth, sometimes water. I start in the morning so it will be ready for dinner..
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2.) Slow cooker method. I like to fix it before I go to bed, start it on the stove then transfer to lightly oiled Slow Cooker..
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I start it on high for approximately 45 minutes. I turn it on low to cook over night. Then warm when I get up. Ready for lunch and dinner..
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Mashed Potato Cakes.
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My husband enjoys mashed potatoes. However when I make them, I have to make quite a bit extra. Next time you make mashed potatoes... make almost double..
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8 Medium to large Potatoes, Peeled, quartered or more depending on size.
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8 ounces of low fat cream cheese softened..
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Warm milk.. I add 1/4 cup at a time.
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Softened real Butter I use unsalted 1/2 of a stick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mash all together. I like to add fresh roasted garlic, fresh shredded cheese of my choice. We like smoked Gouda but a little bit goes a long way..
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To make my mashed potatoes, I use Russet potatoes, enough for four people. Approximately.. 8 medium to large potatoes. Cleaned, peeled and Cut I To quarters or sixth (depending how large).
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I place in Low sodium Chicken Broth. Boil until tender, Rinse and save broth.. set it aside.
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I place potatoes back in pot they were cooked in.
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Mash all ingredients until almost smooth. I like a few small lumps, I want my guest to know they are not instant..
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The next day, add to your mashed potatoes to prepare to make cakes..
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Oil to fry in about 2-3 inches deep or deep fry. Bread crumbs, sometimes I crush corn flakes, sometimes I use Panko Crumbs, sometimes plain fine bread crumbs. I like to add my own seasonings to my taste which varies..
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1-2 sweet onions peeled and chopped..
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2 garlic cloves minced..
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Seasonings I use to taste: salt, pepper, Italian, Cumin, divide these in half..
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1 cup of all purpose flour per two cups of mashed potatoes. More if you need it..
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I season my potatoes and my bread crumbs. Stir well.
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Wet your hands shake of excess.. scoop some out with your wet hands. Roll into a ball, place in seasoned bread crumbs.
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Roll around and slightly flatten, place in Hot oil carefully. I normally fry in skillet. About 3-4 minutes each side on medium heat..