Olden Oasis Homestead

Homemade Turkey Chili With Beans Here is my complete turkey chili recipe that uses 2 pounds of dried pinto beans and 2 pounds of ground turkey sausage. This recipe feeds a crowd and stretches well for leftovers. You can use mild, medium, or hot spiced turkey sausage, depending on your preference. Servings: 12–16 Total time: about 2.5–3.5 hours (hands-on 1.5–2 hours, plus soaking and simmering) Ingredients: 2 pounds dried pinto beans, rinsed, sorted, and checked for any stones 2 pounds ground turkey sausage (usually 93% lean) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium red bell peppers, diced 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with their juice 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or more as needed) 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Opti...

Homemade Venison (Deer) Stew Today, I would like to share my recipe for a hearty, rustic venison stew featuring tender meat, potatoes, and mushrooms in a savory broth. This recipe is flavorful, simple to prepare, and yields a comforting meal for cold wintery days. Ingredients: 2 pounds ground venison (deer) 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 small yellow onions, diced 4 cups beef broth (more as needed to cover ingredients) 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening) Instructions: In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground venison over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if desired. Add the diced onions and cook until they become translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to sof...