Club Calendar:

The November 8^th meeting will be at Crossroads Tavern in Kelley, Iowa. Directions: Take HWY 69 to E57, and turn on to E57. Follow the road through Kelley to R38. Crossroads will be on the south side of the road. The address is 1709 Giddings St. Kelley, IA. Phone number is (515) 769-2000.

The December 13^th meeting is TBA.

The January 10^th meeting is TBA.

Welcome: Ronda Chesick and Kathy Nissen to our group.

Cindy, T-Bone, Jo, Eva, Sandy, Moo-la, corky, Lori at the IA Machine Shed.

Family Style Chili Tracy Eaton

Makes 12 cups

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 lbs. chuck steak – cubed

1 lbs. crumbled hot Italian sausage

2 large onions – diced

12 cloves garlic – diced

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. chili powder

1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

½ cup water

1 15 oz. can of pinto beans

1 15 oz. can of northern beans

1 15 oz. can of dark kidney beans

Garnishes: Chopped scallions, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Brown steak and sausage for 8 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

Reserve 2 tbsp. fat from meat and discard rest.

Sauté the onions and garlic in the reserved fat until translucent. (8 Minutes)

Add the cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, water, sausage and beef, stir and simmer for 90 minutes.

Add beans ( after they have been rinsed and drained) to pot and simmer for 30 minutes.

Pour in bowls, add garnishes and serve.

Sombrero Dip Connie Diamond

Ingredients

1 lb. Hamburger, browned and drained

21/2 lb. can of Hormel chili

1 medium onion, diced

2 green peppers, diced

2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper

1 jar green olives, sliced

1 can black olives, sliced

½ lb.Velvetta

Instructions

Put in crock pot and it will be ready when cheese is melted.

Pasta Beef Bake Casserole Connie Diamond

Ingredients

8 cups uncooked pasta

2 lbs. ground beef

2 green peppers, chopped

2 medium onions, chopped

2 cups sliced mushrooms

4 jars meatless spaghetti sauce (26 oz.) each

2 eggs, lightly beaten

4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook the beef, green peppers, onions and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl; stir in the beef mixture, 2 jars of spaghetti sauce and eggs. Transfer to 2 greased 13 x 9 inch baking dishes. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered at 350º for 30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Easy and Delicious Chicken and Rice Casserole Paula Westpal

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 (10.75 oz.) can of condensed cream of chicken soup

2 cups of water

1 (1 oz.) package of dried onion soup mix

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º. Spread rice in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Arrange chicken pieces on top of rice. Mix cream of chicken soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup over top. Cover and seal tightly with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 to 1 ½ hour.

Heart of Iowa Events

Nov 8	HOI Meeting Crossroads Tavern in Kelley, IA. 11 A.M.
Dec 13	HOI Meeting TBA
Jan 10	HOI Meeting TBA