Spicy Beef & Acorn Squash Winter Stew

I’m not a huget meat eater but I’ll have the occasional burger or meatball if the mood strikes me. If you’ve been following my blog (thank you!) you’ll probably notice that most of the recipes involve veggies, chicken & fish with very little meat in between. Which means that that’s what my husband eats too. Last night I opted to throw Chris a bone & make a beef stew. Given his positive reaction I may have to make this & meat more often.

Better Home Cooking Basics: #43 To Make a Quick Chili Use Canned Beans Instead of Dried Beans.

Last night I made this chili. We both got home late, so I started cooking late so we ate kind of late but the chili cooked pretty quickly - Chris pointed this out. He was right.  Usually chili is supposed to simmer for hours on end but I think that has to do with the doneness of the beans. The last thing you want in chili is undercooked beans so if you don’t have time use canned beans which take no time at all to incorporate & cook in you big pot of chili.  No one will know or care as they eat their second bowl.

Looking for a good turkey chili recipe? Try one of these: the best turkey chili ever or turkey & white bean chili .

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