RECIPES — Main Dish

Classic Beef and Bean Chili

Classic Beef and Bean Chili

Classic Beef and Bean Chili 1 lb ground beef1 medium yellow onion, diced2 Tbsp Alchemy Chili Blend1 Tbsp Alchemy Southwest Blend1 tsp Alchemy All Purpose Seasoned Salt1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes1 15 oz can diced tomatoes4 15 oz cans pinto beans (or your preferred chili bean), drained & rinsed4 cups beef stockIn a dutch oven, brown ground beef. Add onion and Alchemy spices. Saute for 4-6 minutes until onions are soft. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.

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Amanda Nelson Varnell
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Instant Pot)

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Instant Pot)

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Instant Pot) Although this recipe is technically vegan, it has a density that is sure to please a carnivore.  Adding the quinoa bumps up the protein.  Featuring Alchemy Chili Blend, this chili is made in the Instant Pot.  

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Amanda Nelson Varnell
Red Beans and Rice (Instant Pot)

Red Beans and Rice (Instant Pot)

Simple and delish.  Start soaking your beans the night before you actually cook the dish.  This Cajun classic that traditionally takes all day to cook comes together in one hour in the Instant Pot.  Featuring Alchemy's Cajun Blend, these Red Beans and Rice are a crowd pleaser.  They also freeze well.

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Amanda Nelson Varnell
Crab Cakes with Chili Lime Aioli

Crab Cakes with Chili Lime Aioli

Satisfy your craving for seafood with these "more crab than bread" crab cake.  You can easily double the batch and freeze for future use.  You can also mix these up a day or two before serving - cook just prior to serving. 

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