Courtesy of Sonnichsen Team January 2022

INSTANT POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE Courtesy of www.ehow.com

1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 3 cups broth or water 28 ounces canned tomatoes 14 ounces canned kidney beans 12 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese toppings: cilantro, parsley, sour cream

INGREDIENTS : 1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper 3 teaspoons garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS: 1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Add the olive oil, onion and green bell pepper. Mix gently with a spatula to coat the vegetables in oil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground meat and spices. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until brown and no longer pink. Use a wooden spatula to break up the meat. Once cooked, turn off the Instant Pot. 2. Add 1/2 cup of broth or water. Mix well. Add, to the center of the pot, the macaroni, kidney beans and canned tomatoes. Then pour in the remaining broth or water. Make sure the macaroni is completely covered with liquid. Set to “Pressure Cook” on HIGH for 4 minutes. 3. When done, add 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted. Serve warm. Top with the remaining cheese, sour cream and fresh cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!

FASCINATING JANUARY FACTS

– January, unlike other months in the calendar, was not named after a number, but after the Latin word for door – “ianua.” – The Roman calendar initially had only 10 months, excluding January & February. – In January 1789, the first Presidential election was held in the US. – The BBC started broadcasting its first programs on the 1st of January, 1927. – In leap years, January always starts on the same day as April & July. Courtesy of https://factcity.com/facts-about-january

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