Karens Philly Chili Recipes

KAREN'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Open Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and place it inside a 5- to 6 1/2-quart slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
• Place chicken in Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Place onions and bell peppers on top of chicken.
• Mix salsa, fajita seasoning mix and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over chicken. Place lid on slow cooker.
• Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours OR on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is done.
• Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Gently stir chicken and sauce with a plastic or wooden slotted spoon. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into center of each tortilla; add desired toppings and fold tortilla over filling. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and toss.

KAREN'S PHILLY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat over medium heat in a large pot or dutch oven and drain grease.
• Add Onion and Garlic and when transparent, add Chili Powder.
• Cook about 5 minutes and then add remaining ingredients.
• Simmer, uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.
• Serve with cheese, onions and sour cream for toppings if desired.

KAREN'S PHILLY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat over medium heat in a large pot or dutch oven and drain any grease.
• Add Onion and Garlic and when transparent, add Chili Powder.
• Cook about 5 minutes and then add remaining ingredients.
• Simmer, uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.
• Serve with cheese, onions and sour cream for toppings if desired.

KAREN'S CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In large pot, combine oil, chicken base, onions, and spices. Sauté until onions are soft and clear (about 5 minutes).
• 2. In a mixing bowl, combine Masa Harina with 1 quart water. Stir until all lumps dissolve. Add Masa Harina "rue" to sautéed onions, bring to a boil. Once mixture starts to bubble, continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This will eliminate any raw taste from Masa Harina.
• 3. Add tomatoes and remaining 3 quarts water to pot. Let mixture return to boil stirring occasionally.
• 4. Add American cheese (or Velveeta) to soup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts.
• 5. Add chicken; heat through.
• 6. Ladle into BIG ;) soup bowls. Top with mixed cheese shreds, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips. Enjoy your Chili's Enchilada Soup!

KAREN'S CHILI FOR A PARTY

Steps:

• Cook chopped meat (ground beef) in 8 quart size pot till no longer pink.
• Drain.
• Add tomato soups, water, stew meat, stewed tomatoes back into pot and cook for about 40 mins mixing frequently.
• Take out a 14 quart pot and add oil, onions, green peppers, cayenne pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper under medium high heat for about 5-10 minutes.
• When translucent add ingredients from 8 quart pot into 14 quart pot and cook on med-low for 1/2 hr mixing frequently.
• Add chopped meat.
• Add kidney beans and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
• The beans will burn so mix well, add salt, pepper and garlic to taste as cooking.
• This pot will be full.
• Top with cheddar cheese and enjoy!