Chili

It's raining.  The ground is still covered in snow and garden fresh veggies are a long way off.  That calls for chili for dinner with a salad and some crusty bread.  Even the kids love it!  I love the spices in Smitten's recipe.

Check out Smitten's original here.

And my ever so slightly modified one below.

Chili

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 humongous onion, diced
3-5 garlic cloves, diced
1 pound ground turkey
1 or 2 cans 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 28-ounce plus one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (or a small quart of frozen roasted tomatoes)
1 cup stock (maybe more)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
A good dash of kosher Salt
pepper, to taste

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot, add diced onion and garlic, saute till soft and browned.  Add ground turkey, saute till cooked. Add spices, saute for another minute.  Add beans, tomatoes, and stock. Let mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve with shredded cheese and crusty bread.