Sunday, October 12, 2008

Crock Pot Chili

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1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4-5 habanero peppers finely chopped
½ medium onion finely chopped
1 package chili seasoning mix
2 cans kidney beans, drained
1 16oz can tomato sauce
1 8oz can tomato paste
Cayenne pepper to taste

In a large skillet brown ground beef, turkey, onion and peppers in oil. Dump into crock pot. Pour in tomato sauce plus ½ can of water. Add tomato paste plus one can of water. Add beans and mix in chili seasoning mix and cayenne pepper. Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Cinnamon Bread

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons butter

Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan. Add flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla into large mixing bowl. Beat 3 minutes. Pour into loaf pan. Smooth top. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and butter, mixing until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over smoothed batter. Using knife, cut in a light swirling motion to give a marbled effect. Bake for about 50 minutes. Test with toothpick. When inserted it should come out clean. Remove bread from pan to rack to cool.