The Family Dish

Sweet and Spicy Chili

1/2 lb. bacon (chopped)

1 lb pork sausage (or less)

1 green pepper, chopper

2 onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1 (28 oz) can chili beans

1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 tsp. red chili powder

1 dash hot sauce

1/2 TBS black pepper (or less)

1 1/2 TBS Worcestershire sauce

Brown bacon and sausage in a large pan; while browning add onions, garlic and green pepper. Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 hours to bring out full flavor.

Yum!

I left out the hot sauce and put in less chili powder and it was still a little too spicy-for me (perfect for Brady). You can put in more or less depending on how spicy you want your chili :) ENJOY

Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

  Posted by Bethanie. This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Kathie. Original recipe from Maya Larson.

 

2 (11 oz) Pkg Green Giant Frozen Rice Originals Long Grain White and Wild Rice or 1 Pkg Uncle Ben's Wild Rice Mix

1/2 Small Onion, chopped

4 T Butter

1/3 C Flour

5 C Chicken Broth

1/4 t Salt

2 C Cooked Cubed Chicken or Turkey

1 1/2 C Half & Half

2 T Minced Parsley or Chives 

Cook rice according to package directions.  In medium saucepot saute onion in butter until tender; blend in flour & cook, stirring, for several minutes.  Turn off heat; gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.  Stir in rice, salt and chicken or turkey; simmer 5 minutes.  Blend in half & half; heat.  Garnish each serving with minced parsley or chives. 
Serves:  6 (Cannot be made in advance……..this makes a big batch.  Do not double unless necessary.)

 

So good!