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Cowboy Beef and Black Bean Chili

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This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.

Total preparation and cooking time: 2 hours Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef (95% lean)
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chili seasoned or zesty style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14 to 14 1/2 oz.) ready-to-serve beef broth
  • 12 oz. dark beer
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed, drained
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef in stockpot over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into crumbles. Remove from stockpot with slotted spoon. Set aside. Pour off drippings.
  2. Heat oil in same stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add bell peppers and jalapeño; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  3. Return beef crumbles to stockpot. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme and red pepper; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, beer, and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Uncover stockpot; continue simmering 30 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until beans are heated through. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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Whole herbs are placed underneath the skin and oranges and onions roasting in the cavity keep this turkey moist and full of flavor. Turkey is low in fat and high in protein, and a good source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins.

Turkey Tips

Allow about 24 hours of defrost time for every 5 pounds of turkey. A 20-pound turkey will take 4-5 days to thaw! Never thaw turkey at room temperature. If you are going to stuff your turkey, do it just before you place the bird in the oven. Allow 1/2 to 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey, and do not over-stuff. The stuffing must be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees to be safe. To roast the perfect turkey, place the bird in a shallow pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the inner thigh of the bird and roast it in a pre-heated oven set at 325 degrees. Your turkey is cooked when the thermometer in the inner thigh reads 180 degrees, and the juices run clear. Be sure the thermometer is not touching any bones... Read more »

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You can easily double this recipe when company’s coming. Number of Servings: 3 Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 6 potato wedges Ingredients 3 ea bone-in chicken breast halves, skin on 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 medium russet potatoes, each peeled and cut into 6 wedges 3 ea garlic cloves, minced 14.5-ounce can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 ... Read more »

Broccoli Peanut Stir Fry (2 stars)

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You can easily double this recipe when company’s coming. Servings: Makes 4 servings: 1 cup per serving. Total Preparation & Cooking Time: 20 min. (10 Prep, 10 Cook) Ingredients 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 tsp vegetable oil 2 tsp minced garlic 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen thawed spinach 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup orange juice1 1 tsp corn starch 1/2 tsp ... Read more »

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