Sunday, October 25, 2009

Halloween Feast

This year I thought we should start doing a tradition of a spooky Halloween dinner. The kids thought it was really fun and helped me make dinner every step of the way. Next year I think I will make orange mashed potatoes and monster brains (soupy pot roast). We'll see, it is over a year away. ;)
Mummy Dogs
Witches Fingers
Worms in Dirt
Chili

1 TB oil
1 large onion
1 clove garlic chopped
3 pieces bacon cooked and cut into big chunks to easily be removed later
1 lb. ground turkey
2 tsp Beef bullion
2 TB Chile powder
1 tsp garlic pepper
1/2 tsp Oregano
1 can kidney beans
1 can beef consume
1 cap petite diced tomatoes
1 small can tomatoes sauce
1 can of Rotal mild lime and cilantro diced tomatoes

I totally made this up and loved it. Who knew cleaning out he pantry could be this much fun. In a large soup pan saute onion in oil until transparent. Add bacon and garlic. cook until aromatic. Push onion to side of pan and add the Turkey cook until browned through. Seasoning with beef bullion, chili powder. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes letting flavors meld. Remove bacon pieces. Add all the canned goods. Add garlic pepper and Oregano. Bring to a simmer and then cover and continue to simmer for 45 + minutes. Adjust flavors to your liking. Serve warm with cheese and a side of chips, rolls, crackers or corn bread.

* I also added a few dashes of Tabasco sauce and Louisiana seasoning salt.
* the Rotal tomatoes are spicy if your family is spice sensitive I would just buy a good brand of Mexican seasoned tomatoes like green chilies and garlic tomatoes or something like that.

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