Three Bean Turkey Chili

Anyone who has eaten something I have cooked has probably had this 3 bean chili. It is mine and Melissa's staple that we go to when we know we have to feed a crowd or if we don't feel like cooking anything high maintenance. This is literally the easiest dish to make.. If you know how to open a can, rinse, and dump, you are good to go!This recipe serves 4-6 people, but double the beans if you have a crowd. 

Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 packet of taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar thick and chunky salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin powder (optional)
1 package (8oz) shredded cheddar cheese
Fritos scoops

Heat dutch oven or large pot to medium heat and cook turkey with the taco seasoning until no longer pink. Drain if needed (Turkey meat is so lean that you might not have any fat to drain off). Add turkey back to pot and add tomatoes, salsa and all the beans. I like to drain and rinse the beans to get the excess sodium out of the beans that comes from them being canned. If you like your chili more spicy, add the chili and cumin powder for a great spicy taste. Turn heat to high until chili comes to a boil. After chili is brought to a boil, cover the pot and turn to a low simmer. Cook on simmer for  10-20 minutes or until everything is heated through. Serve with cheese on top and Fritos to scoop with!

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BBQ Nachos

Ingredients:
1 Boston butt pork roast
Pork dry rub seasoning
2 bottles of BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Rays recommended)
Blue and Yellow Corn Tortilla chips
Queso cheese sauce

Start by rubbing the dry rub seasoning on the pork roast. Place the roast in the crockpot and pour 1 bottle of BBQ sauce in as well. Fill the rest of the crockpot up with water about 3/4 of the way and cover with the lid. Turn the crockpot onto high and cook for 6-8 hours. Arrange the chips on a platter. When roast is ready, pull apart with a fork and place on top of the chips. Add the other bottle of BBQ sauce and queso cheese sauce on top. Mix in with the chips if desired. Serve your nachos hot!!


***You can add jalapenos on top for a spicier bite!! (Recommended for you, Lenor)
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