Copycat Recipes Mcalisters

COPYCAT MCALISTER'S SWEET TEA

Steps:

• Begin by boiling two cups of water in a pot.
• Once the water comes to a boil add the tea bags, turn the heat off, and then move it to an empty burner to cool.
• Gently stir in 3/4 cup of white sugar and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (be careful not to add more than 1/4 teaspoon or it will be too much).
• Stir until the sugar and baking soda dissolve. Again, do not overdo the baking soda. Let the teabags steep for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, add 6 more cups of cool water. Stir well and add to a pitcher.
• Serve over ice and with a lemon wedge, if desired.

COPYCAT MCALISTER'S CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown and then drain the fat off of your ground beef. Set aside.
• Run the stewed tomatoes through a food processor and add to a large pot.
• Next, run your diced tomatoes with green chiles and add them.
• Run your celery stalk through the food processor next and add it to the chili.
• Add the ground beef and onion. Stir well.
• Add the tomato paste, vinegar, and spices. Stir well.
• Bring to a low boil and then reduce to a low heat let simmer for about two hours. Stir occasionally.

COPYCAT MCALLISTER'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in the butter or margarine for 5 minutes.
• Add flour and stir well, cooking for 1 minute more.
• Add the broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add the soup, salsa, corn, chicken, cumin, fajita seasoning and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Stir and continue to heat for 15 minutes.
• Crumble tortilla chips into individual bowls, add 1/2 ounce shredded cheese to each bowl and ladle in soup. Top each bowl with more crumbled chips, remaining 1/2 ounce cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, few chopped green onions and serve.