Who has time to whip up a four-course meal on Halloween? With the doorbell constantly ringing, your kids screaming about missing costumes pieces and the dog trying to eat out of the treat bowl, most of us are lucky to get one course on the table.
That’s why Halloween is the perfect night to cook up one-pot wonders such as chili. A big pot of hot and hearty chili is simple to make and can be prepared well before those mini ghosts and goblins come knocking. Another bonus with chili is that it tastes even better reheated so when your own little ghouls come back from hitting up the neighbors for candy they can enjoy a warm and tasty meal.
TURKEY CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS
Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black beans
Directions:
Cook turkey, onions, and garlic with oil in 3-quart saucepan until turkey is cooked through.
Stir in remaining ingredients, bring to boil; reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered 30 to 45 minutes.
Garnish with shredded cheese.
Serves 6.
HEARTY NO BEAN CHILI
Ingredients:
1/2 pound bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans
1 can (28 ounces) diced or whole tomatoes
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato puree or tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
Directions:
On medium heat, cook bacon in a large pot until browned. Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil.
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and spices. Cook until vegetables are soft.
Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef; cook until browned.
Add beans, tomatoes, puree and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour. Remove cover and simmer another hour, stirring occasionally until thickened. Add more salt if needed.
Serves 8.
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