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Homemade Turkey Chili With Beans Here is my complete turkey chili recipe that uses 2 pounds of dried pinto beans and 2 pounds of ground turkey sausage. This recipe feeds a crowd and stretches well for leftovers. You can use mild, medium, or hot spiced turkey sausage, depending on your preference. Servings: 12–16 Total time: about 2.5–3.5 hours (hands-on 1.5–2 hours, plus soaking and simmering) Ingredients: 2 pounds dried pinto beans, rinsed, sorted, and checked for any stones 2 pounds ground turkey sausage (usually 93% lean) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium red bell peppers, diced 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with their juice 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or more as needed) 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Opti...

How to Cook a Yummy Turkey for Thanksgiving Getting Ready for the Big Feast Thanksgiving is a special time when families come together to enjoy a big meal. The star of the show is usually a delicious turkey. But how do you make sure your turkey is the best it can be? Let's find out! Picking the Right Turkey First, you need to choose a turkey. Make sure it's big enough to feed everyone at your table. A good rule is to have about one pound of turkey per person. If you have ten people coming over, get a ten-pound turkey. Thawing the Turkey If your turkey is frozen, you need to thaw it before cooking. The safest way is to let it sit in the fridge for a few days. Plan ahead so it's ready to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Prepping the Turkey Before you cook the turkey, take out the giblets. These are usually in a little bag inside the turkey. You can use them to make gravy if you want. Then, pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Seasoning the Turkey Now it's time to add some flavo...

Delicious Grilled Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe Are you craving a tasty and satisfying meal? Look no further than this delicious grilled turkey and cheese sandwich recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a scrumptious sandwich that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Ingredients: Deli sliced turkey breast Sliced cheese (cheddar or Swiss work well) Bread slices Butter Optional: tomato slices, lettuce, mustard, mayonnaise Instructions: Gather all your ingredients and have them ready on the kitchen counter. Take two slices of bread and butter one side of each slice. Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread. Add a few slices of turkey on top of the cheese. If desired, add tomato slices, lettuce, mustard, or mayonnaise. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Flip t...