••••BASIC CHILI🥩🥘🍅🍚🌰🌶🥑🧀🍶🍨🥫!!••••

(Source: budgetbytes.com recipe & photos)

••••BASIC CHILI!!

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 Total Cost $10.06 recipe / $1.68 serving

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Cook Time 30 minutes

 Total Time 35 minutes

 Servings  1 cup each

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
• 1 yellow onion $0.49
• 2 cloves garlic $0.32
• 1 lb ground beef $4.79
• 15 oz can kidney beans $1.09
• 15 oz can black beans $0.89
• 15 oz can diced tomatoes $0.50
• 6 oz can tomato paste $0.55
• 1 cup water $0.00

CHILI SEASONING

• 1 Tbsp chili powder** $0.30
• 1 tsp ground cumin $0.10
• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder $0.02
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
• 1/2 tsp onion powder $0.03
• 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
• 1 tsp salt $0.05
• 1/2 tsp Freshly ground pepper$0.03

• INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to a large pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat until they are soft and transparent. Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until the beef is fully browned.
  2. Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, and all of the ingredients for the chili seasoning. Stir until well combined. Place a lid on the pot and allow it to simmer over a low flame for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (the flavor gets better the longer it simmers).
     

     

  RECIPE NOTES

  **The chili powder used is a mild blend of dried chilies and other spices. It is not spicy or hot. Click here for an example.

  NOW HOW ABOUT THOSE VARIATIONS?

  PROTEIN:

  • Use half pound ground beef and add an extra can of beans (pinto beans are great) to cut costs
  • Use no beef and add two cans of extra beans for a vegetarian version
  • Mexican chorizo makes a spicy alternative to beef (squeeze the ground meat out of the casing and brown just like the beef)
  • Shredded chicken breast works well and I’ve even used chopped up chicken thighs

  LIQUIDS:

  • Instead of water, use tomato or vegetable juice (like V8 juice)
  • Using dark beer instead of water adds a super earthy flavor
  • Beef broth instead of water gives the chili extra flavor oomph, but you might want to reduce the salt in the chili seasoning

  SPICES:

  • Adding a couple chipotle chiles will give the chili a very spicy and smokey flavor
  • A little smoked paprika (1 tsp) will add smokiness without extra heat
  • Cocoa powder (1/2-1 Tbsp) makes the chili extra rich
  • Cinnamon (1 tsp) plays nicely with the chili peppers

  VEGGIES:

  • Make an extra veggie-licious chili by adding finely diced zucchini and bell pepper
  • Poblano peppers add a really great southwest flavor (sauté with onions and garlic)
  • Jalapeños sautéed with the onions and garlic make for an extra spicy chili
  • Add a cup of frozen corn kernels for flavor, color, and texture
  • Diced sweet potato or butternut squash adds a unique sweet contrast and beautiful color

  TOPPINGS:

  

  • Cheddar or monterrey jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Green onions
  • Cilantro
  • Corn Chips

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(Source: Naturalgrocers.com recipe and photos & Karen Falbo)

••••SUPER DETOX SOUP!!

🥦🌰🍄🥦🌰🍄🥦🌰🍎🥦🌰🍄🥦🌰🍄🥦

SUPER DETOX SOUP

🌰🥕🍯🍄🌰🥕🍯🍄🌰🥕🍯🍄🌰🥕🍯🍄

TOTAL TIME

45 m

PREP 25 m

COOK 20 m

DESCRIPTION

Soup is a delicious way to clean up your diet while supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes. This soup is hearty and nourishing–filled with vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and chicken in a delicious flavorful broth.

YIELD

4 servings

YIELD

• Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp(s) olive oil
  
  

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• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  
  

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• 1 medium carrot, diced
  
  

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• 2 stalks celery, chopped
  
  

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• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  
  

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• A thumb-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  
  

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• 4 cup(s) homemade chicken stock
  
  

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• 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut in half and thinly sliced
  
  

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• 1 cup(s) thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, caps only (or substitute cremini or white button mushrooms; include the stems and thinly slice) 
  
  

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• 1 cup(s) chopped purple or green cabbage
  
  

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• 1/2 cup(s) chopped broccoli or cauliflower florets
  
  

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• 1 tsp(s) sea salt
  
  

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• 2 cup(s) cooked chicken (breast or thigh meat),, cubed or shredded 
  
  

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• 1/8 cup(s) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  
  

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• 1 tbsp(s) raw honey
  
  

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• 1 tsp(s) red chili pepper flakes
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DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are becoming soft.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Watch carefully and stir frequently so the garlic does not brown.
3. Add the chicken stock, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower, and salt. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the chicken, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, honey, and the red chili pepper flakes. Stir and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Source: Karen Falbo

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••••HAPPY BIRTHDAY MLK🎂🎉🎈🎊🎁🍰!!••••

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••••HAM, MAC N CHEESE SOUP🐷🧀🥛🥘🐔!!••••

(Source: lsndolakes.com recipe and photos)

••••HAM, MAC N CHEESE SOUP!!

Ham, Mac & Cheese Soup

A ham and cheese soup for all macaroni and cheese fans!

6 (1-cup) servings

10 min
Prep Time

30 minTotal Time

••••INGREDIENTS••••

1 1/2 cups uncooked dried small macaroni shells 

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter 

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 

1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth 

1 1/2 cups Land O Lakes® Fat Free Half & Half 

11 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American coarsely chopped 

1 cup finely diced ham 

Salt, as desired 

Pepper, as desired

Tip #1

- Try chopped or sliced hot dogs instead of ham.

How To Make

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour and mustard. Add broth and half & half. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. 
3. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and ham. Cook 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste.
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