Turkey Taco Chili–a hot meal with ease (and cheap!)


It’s cold outside, December is here but why not have a little south of the border flare to your meals?

The holidays are just around the corner and groceries are already costly–but this meal is very affordable-I bought all the ingredients for less than $6.50. It will feed a family or small crew a wonderful meal!

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you are hosting a gathering and it feeds many without breaking the bank.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey, browned (frozen is cheaper!)

1 medium yellow onion, pealed and chopped

1 small can diced Jalepenos

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1-32 oz can of pinto beans (don’t drain it) You can also used dried beans if you soak them before

1 packet of Taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons if you use the bulk)

In a soup pot, brown the turkey, then add all the other ingredients and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Serve hot and can be topped with cheese or sour cream if you desire

The Chatham Food Pantry in Siler City could really use food items to help feed those in need! You can send items from their Amazon Wish List–many items under $3–every little bit helps–buy/send 1 item or many!

Super Veggie Tiki Masala–over pasta–easy and filling


1 16 oz box of Rotini Pasta, Cooked to package directions, Al Dente

8 oz, raw mushrooms, sliced

1 large Red or Yellow bell pepper, corred and sliced into thin strips

1 yellow onion, peeled and choppped small

1 Jar Tiki Masala Sauce (I really like the kind from Aldi)

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon Coconut oil

*You can use really any vegetables you like, I just happened to use the veggies I got from a friends garden and/or on managers special

Saute veggies briefly in coconut oil with the curry powder for 5 minutes,then add the jar of Tiki Masala Sauce

Serve over hot pasta,top with Mozzerrella or Feta Crumbles

Start to finish takes about 20 minutes, great last minute meal ideas