Marvelous Recipes

No matter what the weather is outside, my hubby enjoys a hearty and tasty dinner when he comes home from a strenuous day at work. This thick robust turkey chili from Taste of Home is the perfect recipe to satisfy his “hungry man” appetite!

1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (26 ounce jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (15-1/2) ounce can hot chili beans
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce)can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Sour cream (optional)

1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey, onion, celery and green pepper until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.

2. Stir in the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, chili beans, water, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.

3. Reduce the heat to Low and cook for 5 to 6 hours. Add the kidney beans and pinto beans; cook for an additional 30 minutes. Garnish with the sour cream, if desired. Makes 12 servings.

Emily

This is a great recipe for using up left-over turkey or chicken. It is simple and easy-to-make so your family can enjoy a delicious hot meal in a short amount of time.

1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups herb seasoned stuffing
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups cooked broccoli cuts
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 (10-3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
French fried onions (optional)*

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the celery and onion in the butter until tender, about 4 minutes; add to the stuffing. Stir in the chicken broth; spoon mixture into bottom of a 12x8x2-inch shallow baking dish. Arrange the broccoli and cubed turkey over the stuffing mixture.

2. In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk and 1/2 cup of the cheese; pour over the turkey mixture. Sprinkle top with the remaining cheese. Top with French fried onions, if using.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until hot. Makes 6 servings.

*I topped mine with French fried onions because my family enjoys the extra flavor and crunch they give. But this casserole is equally delicious without them.

Emily