CHUNKY CROCKPOT TURKEY SAUSAGE CHILI

Sometimes you just need a chunky, hearty, soul warming chili! Yes, good old-fashioned regular chili that I make a lot in the Fall and Winter is delicious, but this chunky smoked turkey sausage chili is so full of flavor and chunkiness, that I often eat mine with a thick, salty tortilla chip. This is another crock pot recipe sure to make any chilly Fall Day even better! 
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It’s so very easy, just sauté up the veggies and lightly brown the sausage and ya dump it all in. One thing I really like about this is it is basically just a heat it all up so it doesn’t need to cook all day. In Fact, if you’re in a pinch, you could mix it all in a stock pot, heat through and be good to go. I like it to simmer just a bit in the crock so those delicious chili flavors blend together perfectly. 

What you'll need

Kielbasa Chunky Sausage Chili 

INGREDIENTS

 1 regular size package skinless Smoked Turkey sausage, cut into coins, then halved

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 (14.5) oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (14.5) oz cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup chunky salsa (I like Pace)

1 (15-16) oz chili or pinto beans, rinsed and drained (I use Brooks Chili Beans)

Garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro  

DIRECTIONS

Cook bell pepper and onion in olive oil in a large saucepan until onions are translucent. Pour into crockpot. In same skillet add sausage and cook until slightly browned. Transfer to crock pot. Stir in chili powder, beans, tomatoes and salsa. Cook on high one hour or low for four hours. Garnish as desired.

Just threw it in the crock

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BBQ PORK STUFFED POTATOES

Here you go friends, another hearty and super easy meal. Well, because that's how I roll. At least, in the kitchen. I spared you all this week and did not post a sweet, dense dessert. Instead, this is one of my favorite recipes and great to impress company. What I love is that it can be a "2 For" type meal. You can do the pork in the crock and then have pork sandwiches. Put the rest in the fridge, and have these amazing BBQ stuffed potatoes for another meal. The BBQ is like Italian food, it gets better as it sits. 
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BBQ PULLED PORK
1 3-4lb pork butt or shoulder roast

1-2 teaspoons minced garlic

1-2 Tablespoons light brown sugar

1-2 Tablespoons soy sauce

2-3 cups apple juice

Your favorite BBQ sauce (we like Sweet Baby Rays)

Place roast in the crock pot. Top with garlic and on top of that,  pat the brown sugar, carefully pour the soy sauce over that satiating the brown sugar. Then pour the apple juice around the roast, as to not run the topping down the sides of the roast. Cook on low for 8 hours. Cool roast and shred. Add some of the juice and your favorite BBQ sauce. Save for later or use on top your potatoes as for this recipe

Now onto the YUMMO taters!!

BBQ PORK STUFFED POTATOES

A large russet potato per person

A bowl full of the pulled pork

Butter
Green onions, chopped
Shredded Colby jack cheese
Sour cream

More BBQ sauce if desired

Bake your potatoes as directed. Split and fill with butter, sour cream, pork, the cheese and top with green onion and more BBQ sauce. Enjoy this heart, fill your tummy meal!!

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