Turkey and Bean Chili

Ingredients

1/4 lb ground turkey
2 cups (1 can) kidney beans
4 cups (2 cans) diced tomatoes (I used the canned ones with basil.)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup onion
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp mustard seed
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp A-1

Directions

1. Brown turkey in a bit of olive oil with onions, garlic, and dry seasonings. 
2. Meanwhile, microwave beans, covered, for 5 minutes in the liquid they come in. 
3. Mix turkey, tomatoes, beans, and other seasonings in a soup pan. 
4. Bring to boil. Simmer on low, uncovered, till thickened. 

Tips

1. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, crackers, or green onion.
2. Leave out the turkey and add more beans, if desired, for a vegetarian version.

Meatballs

Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground turkey or 1 pound of either
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 egg

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Shape mixture into balls – approximately 1 inch in diameter if making cocktail meatballs or slightly larger 2 inch diameter balls for meatballs for spaghetti or subs.
4. Place in a greased baking dish or on a greased deep cookie sheet. Fit them tightly together.
5. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, longer for larger meatballs, until center is no longer pink.

Tips

To make a non-dairy version, use soy or goat's milk instead of regular milk. Be sure to check the ingredients in the bread crumbs for dairy.