Chili Cheese Turnovers Food

DOUBLE-CHEESE CHILI WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions and peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
• Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover; simmer on low heat 30 min., stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle 3 Tbsp. cheese into each of 6 soup bowls; top with chili and remaining cheese.

CHEESY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers; it may be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

SPICY BEAN TURNOVERS (WITH VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Mash pinto beans (could use food processor).
• Add cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt, chili flakes, coriander, onion, and salsa.
• Mix well--adjust seasonings to taste.
• On floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese; press lightly into dough.
• Turn pastry over. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and press lightly into dough.
• Cut into 3 inch circles (I used a wide-mouthed glass for lack of a cookie cutter).
• Place small amount bean mixture (large teaspoon's worth) into center of each circle.
• Fold over to form a semi-circle with the bean mixture inside. Press edges with a fork to seal the mixture inside.
• Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.
• Bake at 350F for about 15 minutes or until brown.
• PIZZA FILLING VARIATION:.
• Mix together:.
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
• 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or chopped pepperoni.
• 1/3 cup onion & peppers (chopped and mixed together to make 1/3 cup).
• Shredded mozzarella cheese, if you like.
• CHICKEN PARMESAN VARIATION:.
• Mix together:.
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
• 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and sliced or shredded.
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded.
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated.
• HAM 'N' CHEESE FILLING VARIATION:.
• Mix together:.
• 1/2 cup deli ham, chopped.
• 1/3 cup processed cheese, melted.
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped.
• Allow filling to cool (so it is not liquid) before stuffing.
• OTHER VARIATIONS:.
• Stuff with chopped hot dogs and shredded cheese.
• Stuff with homemade chili (drain liquid before stuffing).
• Stuff with taco meat and shredded cheese.
• Stuff with chicken tikka masala or other Indian meats, and add some chutney.

CHILI CHEESE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, press pizza dough into two 12-inch squares. Cut each into four 6-inch squares. In a bowl, combine the cheese, chili and beans. Spoon 1/2 cup in the center of each square. Fold dough diagonally over filling; press edges to seal.
• Place in two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 425 degrees F for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes and sour cream. Serve with turnovers.