Fabulous Chili






1 lb. ground beef

1/2 to 1 lb. bacon, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

2 16-oz. cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

16-oz. can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

16-oz. can pinto beans

16-oz. can pork & beans

15-1/2 oz. can Sloppy Joe mix

14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved

1/4 to 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

salt, pepper and chili powder to taste



Brown ground beef and bacon with onion and green pepper; drain. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, using half of reserved tomato juice. Cover and cook on high setting until chili begins to simmer, about one hour. Reduce to low setting; continue to simmer for 2 to 4 hours. If more liquid is needed, use remaining tomato juice. Serves 6 to 8.

Batter-Topped Chicken Pie






9-inch pie crust

2 c. cooked chicken, chopped

15-oz. can mixed vegetables, drained

10-3/4 oz. can cream of chicken & herbs soup

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. butter, melted

1/2 c. milk



Press pie crust into a greased 9" glass pie plate and set aside. In a bowl, mix chicken, vegetables, soup, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into crust and smooth out surface. Whisk together remaining ingredients to make a very thin batter. Pour batter over filling. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour, or until golden and bubbly. Makes 6 servings.

Hawaiian Kielbasa






3 lbs. Kielbasa, sliced into 2-inch chunks

15-1/4 oz. can crushed pineapple

18-oz. bottle barbecue sauce

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1 T. ground ginger

1 t. onion powder

1 t. garlic powder



Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix well. Cover and cook on low setting for about 2 hours, until warmed through, or on high setting for about 30 minutes. Makes 10 to 15 servings.