This wasn't really SPONTANEOUS, as in I planned to make chili this past weekend and bought all the stuff in advance. But I didn't work from a recipe, I just threw it all together.
Sine I'm dieting, I did a low-fat version of chili. But, I have to say, this was the best chili I ever made.
The ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)
1 tbsp minced garlic (I forgot to buy fresh garlic so I used the kind from a jar)
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 package Wick Fowler's Chili Kit (more on this later)
Step 1
In a large, deep pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Sautee the peppers, onions, and garlic until softened
Step 2
When the veggies are soft, add the turkey. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned through. Drain the grease.
Step 3
Add the cans of the tomatoes, including the liquid. Cook until heated through.
Step 4
Okay. The Wick Fowler Chili Kit. There are two versions: False Alarm and Two Alarm. I prefer the Two Alarm, but since the boyfriend is a wuss, I only use half of the seasonings. Included is:
Chili Pepper
Cumin/Oregano mix (I used this whole baggie)
Paprika
Red Pepper
Dried Onion/Garlic
Masa (this thickens the chili)
Add as much or as little of the seasonings and you like and stir well. Also add salt and pepper.
Step 5:
Drain the cans of beans and add into the pot. I love black beans, which is why I use them, but you can just as easily use two cans of kidney beans instead.
Step 6:
At this point, I realized we had some of the boy's mother's freshly canned corn, so I added some in for color and texture. Is that weird? My mom always puts corn in her chili and I love it.
Step 7:
Lower heat and cover, let simmer for at least half an hour (I went about 45 minutes). I served with a bit of cheese, low-fat sour cream, and a couple of tortilla chips.
