Chilli Blanco

I love this 'white chilli', it is just the right blend of chilli flavor, spice and white beans. Don't forget to soak the beans overnight, it will really make a difference in how the beans cook and break down.

6 cups chicken stock

1 pound great northern beans (soaked in water overnight)

2 medium Spanish onions, chopped

6 cups diced cooked chicken

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

2 diced chili peppers

1 1/2 teaspoon oregano

2 teaspoons cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup salsa

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Salt to taste

Sour cream (optional garnish)

Monterey Jack cheese (optional garnish)

Directions:

Simmer beans, half the onions, and half the garlic for 2 hours in the chicken

stock or until the beans soften, stirring frequently. Add chicken and salsa.

Saute pepper, spices, and the remaining onions and garlic in the oil and add to

the chili. Simmer for one more hour.

Garnish with sour cream or Monterey Jack cheese.

Beef Stew

There isn't anything all that special about this beef stew recipe.  It's just a classic stew, warm and filling.  But, it sure hits the spot on a cold winters night. 

·         2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces

·         1/4 cup flour

·         1/2 teaspoon pepper

·         1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

·         1 bay leaf

·         3 potatoes, diced

·         2 Medium Carrots

·         1 stalk celery, sliced

·         1 1/2 teaspoons salt

·         1 1/2 cups beef broth

·         1 garlic clove

·         1 teaspoon paprika

·         2 onions, chopped

 

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1/2 day

1.     1 Place meat in crock pot.

2.     2 Mix flour, salt, pepper and pour over meat.

3.     3 Stir to coat meat with flour.

4.     4 Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.

5.     5 Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or high for 4-6 hours.

6.     6 Stir stew thoroughly before serving

(you can add other veggies if you want, I normally throw in some peas and sometimes little pearl onions instead of the chopped onions)