Chili Pepper Chili

recipes-chilipepperchili-bIt’s almost November now, the football season is in full swing and the NY Mets are in the World Series. It’s the perfect time for Chili! Our friend Angela has a delicious and easy Chili recipe –  New Canaan’s own Little’s Specialty Foods Chili Pepper Chili recipe. You can pick up your fresh ingredients and the seasoning mix right at the store for a delicious game time dish.   All of the savory seasonings in the mix are the perfect blend of specialty spices – transforming this ordinary dish into extraordinary. All their products are free from artificial ingredients, gluten, and no added MSG so the whole family can enjoy. This recipe can be made in 25 minutes and serves four to six. Make up a big pot today!

Chili Pepper Chili

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 cup water

1 can (15 oz) beans

4 oz. vermicelli noodles (uncooked)

1 package (1.25 oz.) Little’s Specialty Chili Pepper Chili Seasoning Mix

Directions

1. In saucepan, brown meat with water on medium-high heat.

2. Drain and rinse beans. Cook noodles as directed. Set aside.

3. Lower heat, add Seasoning Mix. Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.

4. Before serving add beans and noodles.

5. Garnish with cheddar cheese, onions and jalapenos.

Chili Pepper Chili Corn Tostadas

recipes-tostada-b1Nothing better than a bit of warm chili on a cold winter night. Angela Colabella, a New Canaan resident from Little’s Specialty Foods has a great recipe for ‘Taco Tuesdays’ or the big game. We carry their line of Chili Mixes in both original and hot seasonings. Angela will be in-store January 20th, 11 am to 2 pm, for a delicious chili tasting!
Chili Pepper Chili Corn Tostadas
Ingredients
1 cup canola oil
8 – 6 inch corn tortillas
1 can (15 oz.) red beans
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheese
1 cup diced onions
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded lettuce
4 chopped tomatoes
1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 cup water
1 package (1.25 oz.) Little’s Chili Pepper Chili Seasoning Mix
Directions
1. In a saucepan, brown meat with water on medium-high heat.
2. Rinse and drain beans. Set aside.
3. Lower heat, add Chili Pepper Chili Seasoning Mix.
4. Simmer the chili; uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally while adding beans.
5. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
6. Fry the tortilla only one at a time until they are lightly browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain tortilla on paper towel.
7. To serve, place a tortilla on a plate. Top and layer the tortilla with chili, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.