1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (16-oz) kidney beans
1 can (16 oz) ~hot~ chili beans
4-teaspoons chili powder
1-teaspoon paprika
1-teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups V-8 juice
For Dumplings:
1 cup mashed potatoes (instant works well)
1-cup flour
1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
Use a large pot - approx. 6 qt size. Brown the beef, turkey and onion together. Add beans (with juice), seasonings and V-8 juice, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and low simmer for about an hour.
Combine the potato flakes, flour, parsley, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and egg just until moistened. Let rest for about 3-min. Drop by large spoonfuls onto simmering chili. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. (Do NOT remove cover during the 15 minutes) Makes 8 servings.