Fall- Time for Chilis and Stoups


Yep, it’s getting to be that time of year…Chili Time!  I love Chili- as long as it’s not overly spicy.  Unfortunately, my husband will not eat anything with beans in it, so I’m on my own here.  Here are a couple of chili/"stoup" recipes that you can make up and freeze for later if you like. 

White Chili
Crock Pot Meal!

1 lb Great Northern Beans (I used 2 cans)
1 Medium Onion, chopped
3 Cloves og Garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp cayenne pepper (use more if you like it spicy)
½ tsp Salt
2 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 14 Oz Can Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
1 C Water

Cut up chicken in small pieces and brown in a pan.
Add all ingredients into the crock pot.
Cook on Low 10-12 hrs, High 6-8 hrs

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Taco Stoup
(This is from Rachael Ray)

1 ½ Lb Ground Sirloin
1 Tbs Cumin
1 Tbs Ground Coriander
1 Tbs Chili Powder (I ALWAYS use less… more like 1 tsp)
½ Tbs Dried Oregano
1 Large Onion, Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 15 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes
1 qt chicken broth (32 Oz)

Optional for topping:
Cilantro, parsley, cheese, sour cream

 In a large pot, cook the meat in a little oil, add onions, garlic and spices.  Cook for about 5 minutes.  Add tomato and broth.  Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
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Some of the ingredients ready to go
Turkey and Bean Chili

Olive Oil
1 Lb Ground Turkey Breast
½ C Chopped Onion (1 small Onion)
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped or minced
1 Tbs Chili Powder (Again, I use less than what recipe calls for!)
1 Tbs Cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp crushed red pepper (I just use a pinch)
1 Can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
2 C Chicken Broth
1 ½ C Tomato Sauce
1 Can Kidney Beans
1 Can Black Beans




In a large pot: Cook turkey, remove from pot.  Add Olive Oil, onion, garlic and cook down.  Add turkey back and add spices.  Add tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce and beans.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add beans, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 min.
Add the tomatoes and broth
After putting the turkey back in.



ADDENDUM:  You can use any kind of ground meat you want.  Also, I sometimes make a little more by using three 8 oz cans of tomato, and 3 cans of beans, and adding more broth. 

Photo: Here is a picture of today's creation. Turkey Chili. You can find the recipe on my blog: Dsdelightscookingandcrafts.blogspot.com

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