Recipe Tag

I was tagged by Kelly and am probably the last person to finally put up her recipes. These three are our fall/winter fav's, though during this pregnancy, the three-bean chili doesn't do it for me like it did last year.

Three Bean Chili
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 lb. lean ground turkey breast
1 14oz. can diced tomatoes w/jalapenos
1 10.5oz. can chickpeas, drained
1 10.5oz. can black beans, drained
1 10.5oz. can kidney beans, drained
1 can low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cayenne

In a large pot, heat the oil over med-low heat. Add the onion and saute until soft (about 3-5 minutes). Add the turkey and brown. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.


Polish Kraut 'n Apples
1 lb. fresh or canned sauerkraut
2 lbs. polish sausage
5 tart cooking apples, sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds, optional
3/4 cup apple juice or cider

Rinse sauerkraut and squeeze dry. Place half in slow cooker. Cut sausage into 2 in. chunks; add to pot. Continue to layer remaining ingredients in slow cooker in order given. Top with remaining sauerkraut. Do not stir. Cover. Cook on high 2-2/5 hours or low 6-7 hours. Stir before serving.

Kirsten's Apple Bean Bake (from Jenecia's mother-in-law)
1 48 oz. jar great northern beans (I only use 2 15oz. cans)
4 Tbsp. butter
3 cups cubed tart cooking apples (I use 5 apples)
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. While the beef is browning, melt the butter in another large skillet. Add the apples and onions; cook 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Blend in the ketchup, cinnamon and salt. Place beans in a 2 quart casserole dish. Add hamburger; pour apple mixture over all and mix well. Bake for 1 hour.