Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee

2-Alarm steak chili This chili recipe is somewhat spicy. Hence, the reasons why I call it my 2-alarm chili. It has chunks of cooked steak, ground beef, and pinto beans added to it. It equals about seven quarts of homemade chili when it's finished cooking. The beans alone make about twelve cups when cooked. So, you'll definitely need a huge pan for this recipe, because the chili will be prepared inside the same pan that the beans are cooked in. When making homemade chili, taste it as you are cooking it. The seasonings that I use may be too spicy for some, or not spicy enough for others.  Ingredients:  2 pounds of dried pinto beans, or 6 cans 15-ounce cans of store-bought pinto beans (chili beans also work nicely for this recipe) 2 pounds of steak, cubed 1 pound of lean ground beef 2 quarts of pasta sauce (I used homemade tomato sauce and seasoned it to taste.) 2 teaspoons of seasoning salt, plus I added extra to the beans and meat 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, to add to the meat...

Bean & cheese tortilla roll-ups If you love bean burritos, then here's a recipe for you to sink your teeth into! Today I will walk you through the instructions on how I slowly cook pinto beans, make refried beans, followed by my recipe for the bean & cheese tortilla roll-ups. This entire meal cost me under ten dollars to prepare. Of course, I already had the cheese, spices, onion, and garlic. The bags of dried pinto beans that I purchased at Wal-Mart cost only a dollar for the sixteen ounce bags. When I make refried beans, I normally make them from the dried beans that I cook. The recipe for my bean and cheese tortilla roll-ups doesn't use the amount of beans that I pre-cook. What I do is cook a crock pot of beans and use them to make different recipes. Because it takes so long for dried beans to slow cook. Two cups of dried beans once cooked, equals about four fifteen ounce cans of cooked beans. That's the equivalent to six cups of cooked beans. Ingredients to cook...

Homemade chili beans Do you want to get your spice on? If so, I think you'll really enjoy my recipe for homemade chili beans. You can make the recipe with or without ground beef. It's really good either way.  To begin making this recipe, I started by cooking a sixteen-ounce bag of dried pinto beans first. If you are unsure how to cook dried pinto beans, I wrote an article a while back, teaching you how I prepare them in a crock-pot. If you don't want to make the recipe with homemade cooked beans, you can buy canned pinto beans to use as a substitute. However, keep in mind that a sixteen-ounce bag of dried pinto beans roughly makes close to six cups once they're cooked, while a fifteen-ounce can of store-bought beans equals about one cup and a half. Ingredients: 6 cups of cooked pinto beans 1-24-ounce jar of pasta sauce (your preferred brand) 4-6 chili peppers, chopped and diced 1-2 jalapeno peppers, chopped and diced 4 teaspoons of chili powder 2 teaspoons of cayenne pe...

Refried Pinto Bean Burgers If you're looking for new ways to create affordable meals today, I'd like to share my delightful refried bean burger recipe with you. Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) can of refried beans 2 teaspoons of canola oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 bell pepper, finely diced 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1/2 cup of self-rising flour 1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika Instructions: Over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of canola oil to a large skillet. Allow the oil to get hot. Then add 1 onion, finely diced, and 1 bell pepper, finely diced. Sauté the vegetables until they're nice and tender. In a bowl, add 1 (16-ounce) can of refried beans, then add 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Stir until the breadcrumbs and beans are combined. Now, add the sautéed vegetables to the bean mixture. Mix them together well. Add 1/2 cup of self-rising flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper, ...

Vegetarian chili with pinto beans For those who opt for a meatless chili option, here is a flavorful and satisfying recipe to try, featuring hearty pinto beans. This chili tastes so yummy, I hope you'll give it a try! Ingredients: 1 pound of dried pinto beans 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of tomato sauce 2 tablespoons of chili powder 1 tablespoon of cumin Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Rinse the pinto beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain the beans and rinse them again before using. In a skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until they are soft. In a large crockpot, add the soaked pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, seasoning salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together well. Cover and allow the crockpot to cook the chili on medium for 8 to 9 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed....

Yummy Slow-cooked Pinto Beans Hey there, foodie friends! If you're looking for a tasty and hearty meal, you've come to the right place. These slow-cooked pinto beans are sure to hit the spot. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you'll have a delicious pot of beans to serve for your next meal. So grab your apron and let's start cooking! Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans 1 onion, chopped 2 to 3 cloves of minced garlic 1 teaspoon seasoning salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika 4 cups of water 3 cups of vegetable broth Instructions: First, rinse the pinto beans under cold water and pick out any stones or debris. Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with water. Allowing them to soak overnight. Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, seasoning salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, 4 cups of water, and 3 cups of vegetable broth. Cover the pot and cook ...