Seasoned Taco Meat

I got this recipe from my friend Amy.
So pull out a bunch of hamburger and open your spice cupboard and make a big batch. Have enough for dinner and freeze the rest. I use the quart-sized freezer bags.

I just made this for dinner last week and had five freezer meals for future use.

4 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
3 T chopped onion
1 can beef broth
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1/4 t chili powder
2 T paprika
1 T beef bouillon granules
1 T ground cumin
1 t chicken bouillon granules
1 t garlic powder
1 t cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t lime juice
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t sugar
1/4 t salt
1/4 t garlic salt


•In a dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
•Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
•Bring to a boil.
•Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes
•Use what you need and freeze the rest

The best turkey chili ever

This chili is sooo good. It's healthy, but taste like comfort food - my husband loves it! I made this for Super Bowl yesterday, it's always a hit at any gathering.

3 Tbs. Olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbs salt
2 Tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 TBS tomato paste
1 chipotle chili en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 TBS sauce
1 Lb ground turkey
1 12oz. Mexican lager-style beer
1 14 1/2 oz. can whole peeled tomato with their juices
1 15 1/2 oz. can kidney or pinto beans ( I like pinto beans)
Sour cream, jack cheese, scallions, cilantro, tortilla chips for garnish


Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 min. Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes - crushing them through your fingers into the skillet - along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve with garnish of your choice. Enjoy!

leftover Turkey Nachos Cuban Style

We had this dinner at Chelsea Carbonells a few years ago and could not get enough of it.
Now it's tradition to make it every year after Thanksgiving. KIDS Love it!

Turkey breasts
1 tblsp olive oil
1 tlbsp butter
5-6 garlic cloves/crushed
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp mexican oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
small can of tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatos
1/2 cp of chicken broth
1 can refried beans
1 can black beans
1 small can of chopped olives
Shredded cheese

Brown the turkey in olive oil and butter then add ingredients to chicken broth.
Let simmer for 3 hours. After add 2 tsp of flour and mix to thicken.
shred chicken.
Layer pan with tortilla chips, cheese, chicken, refried beans and black beans and olives.
Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes and serve with a little sour cream on top or avocado too.

Leftover Turkey Ideas

I made a large turkey the other night for dinner and we have a huge amount of leftovers. I would love some new ideas on what to do with the turkey if anyone has them. Thank you all for your help. Maybe you will get some ideas as well for what to do after Thanksgiving dinner.

Herb Rub for Roasting Turkey

I thougth I would publish this before Thanksgiving incase someone wanted to try it. We love this on our turkey.

2 Tbsp Poultry Seasoning
1 Tbsp All season salt
1 Tbsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground black pepper

works well on a 12- 15 pound turkey