CROCK POT SPICY CHILI WITH TOMATILLOS ENJOY DAN:

                  CROCK POT SPICY CHILI WITH TOMATILLOS by CHEF DAN;

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound ground beef

1-pound ground turkey

1-pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed

3/4-cup cilantro leaves

4 dried ancho chili peppers

2 fresh jalapenos, roasted over an open flame

2-(14.5 Oz) fire roasted tomatoes, diced

2 tablespoon olive oil

1-onion, chopped

1/2-tablespoon black pepper

4 garlic cloves, smashed

2-(15 Oz) can black beans

1-cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed

1-teaspoon dried oregano

Toppings, sliced avocado, Mexican sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a bowl place the dried ancho chilies peppers and pour boiling water over them and let sit for 30 minutes.

2.   Cut off stem and place in a blender with tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and 1/2-cup chili water.

3.   Cover and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to crock pot.

4.   Pout tomatoes into the blender and blend until smooth.

5.   Add tomato puree to the crock pot.

6.   Add oil to a skillet over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

7.   Add ground meat cook until browned, then add to crock pot.

8.   Add pepper, and next 4 ingredients to the crock pot.

9.   Cover and cook on low-heat for 8-10 hours, on high-heat 4-5 hours.

10  Top with your favorite topping.

ENJOY DAN;                        COURAGE STRENGTH AND HOPE!!