Chili with Potato Dumplings

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Chili

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can hot chili beans
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups V-8 juice

Dumplings

• 1 cup mashed potatoes (instant works well)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Use a large pot - approximately 6 quart size. Brown the beef, turkey and onion together.
2. Add beans (with juice), seasonings and V-8 juice, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and low simmer for about an hour.
3. Combine the potato flakes, flour, parsley, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and egg just until moistened. Let rest for about 3 minutes.
4. Drop by large spoonsful onto simmering chili. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. (Do NOT remove cover during the 15 minutes.)

Attribution

Posted by Marla at Recipe Goldmine 1/22/2002 6:58 am.