Wow. So, I had no idea at the age of 18 that employers might request to see my unofficial undergraduate transcript in reviewing my job application. Luckily, the first class listed on my transcript is “Sex, Its Pleasures and Cultures” Fall 2004. Joy. Oh Joy. Obviously, everyone is going to hire me based on that class alone because it’s clear I’m overqualified to work in the legal field from that class. Did I mention the legal field is generally conservative? Yep. Ok. Great.
In my defense, that class had very little to do with the “pleasure” of sex and focused mostly on the culture. It only got awkward when our German professor would take a short minute or two to tell us about how he used to dream about Marilyn Monroe in his youth. Otherwise, we talked alot about sex culture in various countries and its history.
Moving on. As promised (did I even promise?), I have another recipe for you all. Today’s feature is less glamorous, but equally delicious and easy to make. It’s turkey, black bean chili.
Ingredients:
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can corn
1 yellow onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 can black beans (low sodium)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup tomato based salsa of your choice (I usually use pace)
Instructions:
1. Heat the pot you’re going to cook the chili in over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, the garlic and onion. Cook until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the turkey meat. Break it up into smaller pieces and cook all the way through.
3. Once the turkey is cooked add the corn, beans, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and salsa. If it looks like there is not enough liquid, add some more chicken broth. If you are low on chicken broth, just add a little water.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste. If I had to estimate, I’d say 1/2 tsp. each.
This is the part where it gets a little funny. I like spicy food, so in addition to salt and pepper, I usually add some crushed red pepper, 1/2 tsp. of chili powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper and some oregano. I then let the soup simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes and I do a taste test to see what it needs. Usually the answer is salt and crushed red pepper or sometimes it is just as simple as a dash of hot sauce. If it tastes too spicy at this point, add some ketchup. One or two tablespoons usually does it.
After 15 to 20 more minutes, you should have something like this:
Turkey Black Bean Chili
Perks about this meal:
- You can make it in about an hour
- If you are one of those people who can eat the same thing over and over again, this pot of chili can last you for about a week.
- It is perfect for the beginning of winter and immediately warms you up
- It is super easy to make and your friends will be really impressed with you on NFL sunday.
Just remember to pair it with a yummy beer and you are good to go!
Feel free to top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives if you are having company. Also, if you want to make it last longer, serve it over rice.
Ok, that’s all from me today. Excited to finally be headed back to a coast tomorrow, even if it is the wrong one! I am excited for menus that don’t have queso as an appetizer option and delicious seafood!
Hope you all had a restful weekend!
SKs,
Bri
