Ranch, Taco & Onion Seasoning mix

Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning and store in small mason jars....This is soooo much HEALTHIER than those you buy at the store!! They contain a TON of stuff that is not good for you!!

TACO SEASONING

1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt
Put ingredients into a jar and shake.

DRY ONION SOUP MIX

2/3 cup dried, minced onion
3 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use.
Use 4 tablespoons in a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. Store this in a dry, cool place.

RANCH

5 tablespoons dried minced onions
7 teaspoons parsley flakes
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together and store in an air tight container.
For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.
For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.
Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend.
*Can also substitute Greek Yogurt in the Ranch!

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Taco Casserole

2 lbs of Ground Beef 
2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Jalapenos diced w seeds
1 Onion diced
4 Cloves of Garlic
2 TBS of Olive Oil
4 packets of Goya Mexican Rub 
1/3 Cup of Parmesan Cheese
1-11.5 oz can of Tomato Juice 
2 cups of cooked elbow noodle. 
Direction
Dice onion, garlic, and jalapenos. In a hot skillet add you'd our oil, heat the oil until it sizzles. After it's hot add your onion, garlic, and jalapenos till translucent on low heat. Add your ground beef and cook five mints till it starts to brown, then add your Big Thunder Rub & Goya and cook till all brown then drain. In a deep casserole dish add your pasta, ground beef, tomato juice, Parmesan cheese and stir till well blended. Top w cheese and cover w foil. Bake at 350 for 35 mins w foil on. Remove the foil and brown your cheese for 10 mins serve hot w garlic bread! Enjoy

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Chili Substitute Recipe for Dips or Eating

 Fry 1 pound hamburger, ground turkey or chicken,

mix in a packet of taco seasoning,

add 1 can drained and rinsed black beans and one of pinto beans.

Then you can eat it in a bowl, wrapped up in a tortilla, taco filling, as topping for nachos, topping for

eggs, taco salad - however you would like to eat it. I always serve with shredded cheese, diced onion,

shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and hot sauce.

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Cincinnati chili

I freeze like this also to use for coney's or cook beans up separately and add beans over spaghetti then chili top that with onion and cheese for a 5 way or add crackers for a 6 way lol ...

1 pound lean ground beef (hamburger)
1 clove garlic, minced ( or powder)
1 teaspoon of onion powder 
1 tablespoon chili powder ( I do more)
1 teaspoon ground allspice ( I like a little clove also but beware a little goes a long way)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper ( I do more)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce ( or I'll do just diced tomatoes and cook down)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider or regular vinegar
Bay leaf or 2
1/2 cup water or broth or none if it's your thickness...I used fresh Tabasco peppers in this one because I had some dried bring to boil and simmer. I like to brown my GB with some extra chili powders or you can just cook down together . If you feel it needs thickened after cooked/simmered stir in a little tomato paste or 1 Tablespoon or more of cornstarch and cold water and bring to boil again for couple minutes.

Special thanks to 

Special Thanks to:

Lisa Haitz Jenkins for supplying this post

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Super healthy chili

 This is my super healthy chili  I make it all the time because it's healthy and 

filling at the same time (and if you make a big batch you can freeze it and it's 

pretty cheap if you make a bunch... it sounds like it has a lot of ingredients but 

you don't have to put them all in)

INGREDIENTS

-1 lb ground beef 


-1 onion 


-1 green pepper 


-1 orange pepper 


-1 red pepper 
-
1 stalk celery 


-1 carrot 

-1 jalapeno 


-1 clove garlic

-1 cup corn (frozen or a can) 


-1 can diced tomatoes (or use fresh) 

-1 can mixed beans (or soak about a cup of mixed beans) 


-1 tbsp chili powder, ½ tbsp cumin, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp salt… these are all 

guesstimates… you can play around with the 

spices if you want

Directions -

Small dice on all of the vegetables 

-In a medium pot, cook the ground beef and onion on medium heat (break it all up) –it doesn't have to be cooked through just 

break it all up and cook it a bit. Season with salt and pepper 

-To make it even easier of a recipe… stir in the rest of the ingredients one at a time 

-Add in the spice mixture 

-Stir and let it simmer for about half an hour (until the vegetables cook through)

-Toppings: splash of lime juice, cheese, sour cream, bacon, green onions 

-Served with: Bread and garlic butter (mince ½ clove garlic into ¼ cup softened butter and add fresh or dried parsley… it’s my 

favorite lol)

Recipe provided by Shauna Stewart 

Professional chef/cooking class teacher 

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Chili

2 lbs ground beef
29 oz can tomato sauce
29 oz can kidney beans 
29 oz can pinto beans
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced green chili (or 1 sm can)
¼ cup diced celery
2 cans Italian style diced tomato
2 tsp cumin powder
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
2 cups water

Directions:
Brown ground beef and crumble. 
Combine beef with remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, cook 2 / 3 hours.
If you prefer spicier, add some jalepenos.

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CHILI

CHILI
2 pounds hamburger (fry and drain)
1/2 large onion (chopped)
2 can kidney beans (don't drain)
2 can chili beans (don't drain)
2 can chopped tomatoes (don't drain)
1 pkg. Williams Chili seasoning
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 Tbs. cocoa
1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt to taste
Mix and simmer for at least 1 hour..longer if you want.

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Vegetarian Chili

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 medium-size sweet green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium-size zucchini, diced
1 medium-size yellow squash, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (11 ounces) corn kernels, drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniments, optional: cooked rice, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oil in 4-quart pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and chili powder; saute for 5 minutes. Add green and red peppers; saute 5 minutes. Add zucchini, squash, oregano and ground red pepper; saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 10 minutes. Stir in corn, black beans and salt; cook for 5 minutes.

Serve with the accompaniments, if desired.

Note: Chili is always better with the extra punch of a tasty garnish, from scallions to sour cream. Try this easy-on-you guacamole

3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

1 jalepeno, seeded and minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Mash avocado flesh in a bowl. Stir in red onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt, and hot-pepper sauce. Refrigerate. Spoon a dollop on each chili serving.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/good-food-fast-with-family-circle/vegetarian-chili-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

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Chillin Vegitirian Chili

Chili 😊

1 large sweet onion chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 chopped yellow or orange pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can organic diced tomatoes with liquid ( I like the fire roasted)
And I sometimes add another small can if needed.
1 can organic black beans
1 can organic pinto beans
1 can organic kidney beans with liquid
1 can organic whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 zucchini chopped
1 yellow squash chopped

Sauté the onions with a bit of olive oil or coconut oil... You could even use Pam if you want, til they are browned a little bit.
Add the onions and everything else into the crock pot. I turn it on high til it gets hot then put it on low... Usually is ready in about 4 hours, but you can let it cook forever and it won't taste bad. Put any other veggies you think of, as well

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Uncle Jake's Chili

 Uncle Jake's Chili

1 ea Bell Pepper, onion chopped
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce  2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce)  mild/hot chili seasoning to taste
2 lbs Hamburger

Directions:
In 1-6 Qt pot Brown hamburger. 
Add all canned contents, Chili powder, onion and pepper.
Add 28 Oz. water
Stir to mix all ingredients well. Let simmer until onion and pepper is tender.
Add pepper and chili powder to taste.
3. Serve hot over rice or alone with crackers or bread and butter
4. Freeze the leftovers

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