Monday, November 23, 2009

Wendy's Chili

2 lbs ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid)
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans (with liquid)
1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
1/2 cup diced green chili pepper (2 chilies)
1/4 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
2-3 Tsp cumin powder
3 Tbs chili powder
1 1/2 Tsp black pepper
2 Tsp salt
2 cups water

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off the fat. In a large crock-pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes for 2-3 hours.
**I usually half the recipe.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Peppermint Bark

Crushed candy canes (1 cup)
2 pounds white chocolate
Peppermint flavorings (optional)

Place candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 1/4-inch chunks or smaller. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Combine candy cane chunks with chocolate (add peppermint flavoring at this point if desired). Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet layered with parchment or waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes or until firm. Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces (like peanut brittle).

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Yugoslavian Steak

Cut about 2 lbs round steak diagonally into pieces. Salt and Pepper Meat.
In Skillet:
Brown enough onion to taste and add 1 Tbs shortening. Add in this order while constantly stirring:
1 Tbs. flour (For GF utilize Rice Flour)
1 1/2 Tsp. paprika
2 Cups water
1/2 Cup ketchup
Green pepper pieces (to taste)
1 Tsp. Sugar

Mix well - add meat. Simmer covered about 1 hour or longer. Any ingredients may be attired as desired. Add water and ketchup as needed while simmering. Spoon gravy over potatoes or potatoes may be peeled and cut into small pieces or sliced thick and cooked right in with the meat.

***For a Gluten Free Recipe - use Rice Flour instead of Flour - tastes terrific!!!!!