Thursday, March 02, 2006

Mean, Lean, Bean Chili with MAGIC INGREDIENT (no it's not mushrooms but something more delectable)

This chili calls for turkey meat but can be substituted with lean ground beef (but pour off any fat from cooked beef). Of course, this recipe can be doubled, quadrupled, etc. depending on how popular you are!!!
Cook 2 strips of chopped bacon until crisp (about 6 mins). Add 1 1/2 lbs ground dark-meat turkey and cook on med. high, stirrring until no longer pink. Add 2 cups chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 med. minced jalapeno (with membrane and seeds if you like heat). Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin and now for the VERY SECRET INGREDIENT -- add 1 1/2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Cook 5 mins. approx. on med. heat, stirring occasionally. Add 1 (28 oz) can of whole tomatoes in puree, breaking up with your hands or spoon. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of molasses. Add 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 30 mins. partially covered. Add 1 or 2 cans of pinto beans (or your favourites, black, kidney, etc.) drained and rinsed. Simmer for another 30 mins (total cooking time 60 mins). Serve with cilantro leaves, pickled chilis, reduced fat sour cream and grated cheddar cheese (all optional). Great for freezing, better fresh and eaten with friends .... but best of all shared with friends after skiing or training for the WALK TO END BREAST CANCER!!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I did visit last week but work was calling - after all that's what I get paid for. You are quite amusing and love your husband! Hey he was my prom date. I finally figured out where to comment but did copy your recipe and will give it a try. Walking is a no no these days but maybe in a month or so. I walk because I like it. When does this big walk take place. Don't know what I'm talking about

Wannabee a wakka!! said...

Hey Donnawannabe .... great to hear from you and so sorry that your prom date was not as faithful as you thought. To be honest, he was also a one-night stand for me .... but there you are. Stuff happens!!

Anonymous said...

This man gets around,I too have know him but he was my handyman for two weeks and I have to tell you as a handyman he was fantastic.

Wannabee a wakka!! said...

Hey Annonymous .... did hear that this guy is very handy .... have not had the experience myself ... but based on your 2 week testimony ... can't wait ... for all his handiness xxx