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April 18, 2024
Smoked Chili with Ground Beef
Living in MN, I think there is a short window of time to use your smoker for “hearty” meals. You can use it year-round for various kinds of meats or perhaps vegetables, but if you are making something traditionally enjoyed during winter months or that is much more filling, you don’t have much time. That is why I took advantage of the mild winter and slightly warmer than usual temperatures lately to make a batch of Smoked Chili with Ground Beef. I chose this time of year for a couple of reasons. 1) winter is too cold for me to want to smoke food and I would spend too much time trying to keep the temperature consistent, and 2) I wanted to make something hearty that could be enjoyed while it was still cold out. That’s why this time of year was perfect (for me). The smoker was able to … Continue reading
November 4, 2023
Easy Taco Skillet
Easy Taco Skillet is perfect for Taco Tuesday or any time you are looking for some Tex-Mex flavors. It’s very easy to make, is packed full of flavor, and is a versatile recipe. When I asked Andrew what his thoughts were, he said “it’s good”. What he means is it’s cheesy, the beef is spicy, the veggies are fresh, and it has some heat to it but it’s not overpowering. I would say it’s like taco soup in taste (if you are familiar) but is much heartier. The recipe can be found here. Start by preparing your ingredients. Chop the bell pepper and green onion, mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans. Heat oil in a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and green onion and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Next, add the garlic and continue to cook until fragrant. This happens quickly, about 30 seconds. Add … Continue reading
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