Noble's Chili

This is my family's recipe for chili. I hope you enjoy!

What You Need

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can red beans, drained and rinsed

1 large can diced tomatoes, with juices!

1 container tomato juice or Veggie juice

2 packages chili seasoning ( I like McCormicks...)

Directions

Place all ingredients in crock-pot and simmer on low for 6-8 hours. Enjoy with crackers and cheese. It is also great with homemade cinnamon rolls!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

So I know this is not a dinner recipe, but it is a great one none the less. Hope you love it just as much as I do!

What You Need

1 spice cake mix

1 15oz. can pumpkin

1 bag chocolate chips

Directions

In large mixing bowl, mix cake mix and pumpkin (either by hand or with a slow beater). Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonful onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, and enjoy with hot apple cider for a tasty fall treat!

(Recipe from the World Wide Ward Cookbook)

Beef Stew

I have found that the absolute best beef stew is achieved by using the McCormick's slow cocker beef stew seasoning packet.

What You Need

1 lb beef stew meat (I have tried pork, it is ok, but not quite as good)

2-3 potatoes, peeled and diced into medium sized chunks

4-6 carrots, peeled and diced "

1 onion, diced "

(you could also put in celery, parsnip, turnips, etc.)

1 package McCormick's Slow Cooker Beef Stew Seasoning

Directions

Place meat and veggies in crock-pot. Mix seasoning with the amount of water specified in the directions on the back of the seasoning packet, and pour over beef and veggies. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Stew will be very thick. Serve with bread and cheese. Enjoy!

Oct. 25-31

This week is a pretty low key one for me, so I will not be posting a menu. I will update with a few tasty meals later in the week. Namely Beef Stew, and Chili. Feel free to peruse the previous recipes, use your favorites, or try something new! As always feel free to share any ideas, favorite recipes, and posts on how your dinners turned out! Thank you, and have a great Holiday weekend!

Swiss Steak

The Recipe for Swiss Steak can be found on the July 24th post, or by searching on the side bar. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Soup

I thought this would be a fun seasonal dinner for everyone!

What You Need

3 T butter

1 2/3 lb baking pumpkin peeled and diced

1 onion, chopped

Grated rind on one orange

3 c chicken stock

salt and pepper to taste

1 T cornstarch dissolved in 3 T milk

1 c milk

1/2 c cream

Directions

Melt butter in large sauce pan/ soup pot. Add pumpkin, onion, and orange rind. Cook over medium/ medium low heat until onion is tender (around 5 minutes). Add stock, and salt and pepper, then bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for around 5 minutes (until pumpkin is tender). Sieve or puree soup ( I usually use a blender in batches), then add to a clean sauce pan/ soup pot. Add cornstarch/milk mixture and milk, and slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for additional 5 minutes. Pour soup into a tureen, and stir in cream. Serve warm with a side of homemade bread.

(you can substitute butternut squash for pumpkin, or sour cream or yogurt for the cream)

(recipe from the World Wide Ward Cookbook)

Ground Beef Burritos

What You Need

1 lb ground beef

1 can tomato sauce

1 package taco seasoning

other burrito toppings of your choice

Directions

Brown beef in skillet. Add tomato sauce, and seasoning. Let simmer 5 minutes. Serve on warm tortillas, or taco shells, with your favorite taco toppings.