First, I have a question... How do you make chili look appetizing? If you have any helpful hints, I'll take them! At least this one is colorful :) My mom always made chili with all sorts of beans and a yummy spice mix, but I've never been able to make my chili as good as my mom's! My hubby's grandmother gave me a cookbook a few weeks ago as a graduation gift, and I tried the chili recipe and fell in love! Of course, I'm not an avid TJ's shopper like the majority of my friends, but I did have all the ingredients on hand and thought I'd give it a whirl. So, here's my interpretation:
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 14 oz can Black Beans
- 14 oz can White Beans
- 14 oz can Vegetarian Refried Beans (I like Rosarita brand)
- 1/2 C Chipotle Salsa (for a smokey flavor)
- 1/4 C Thick & Spicy BBQ Sauce (for a little zing)
- One yellow onion, chopped
- Olive oil (just a drizzle to saute your onion)
- Ground Turkey (I use the prepackaged-from-Costco approximately 1 pound stuff)
1. Stir together tomatoes, beans, salsa and BBQ sauce in large pot over low heat.
2. Heat pan over medium heat with olive oil, and saute your onions until crisp tender, add turkey and brown.
3. Add cumin to meat and stir until all the meat is evenly coated.
4. Add meat mixture to bean mixture and simmer over low heat. Serve once heated through.
I made this yesterday for bible study, and the girls brought shredded cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt to top it. They also brought a green salad and cornbread muffins that complimented it perfectly! Since I wanted it ready when they got here, I threw everything in the crockpot on low for an hour and a half and then left it on warm until they arrived. It allowed the flavors to mingle a bit longer, and the house smelled good too!
