I say Jimmy Carter, you say … peanuts? Not necessarily. The 39th commander-in-chief liked grits, too — with a healthy dose of cheddar. WTE guest blogger, Erin from Charlotte, N.C., fills us in on the cheesy details.
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Hotly Contested Election Chili
Hotly Contested Election Chili
Adapted from the Obama Family Chili recipe
8 servingsSeveral cloves of garlic, chopped (I used 2)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground basil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons of hot sauce
A splash (2 or 3 tablespoons) of Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Several tomatoes, depending on size (I used 5), chopped
2 15.5 oz cans red kidney beansSaute the onions, green and red pepper and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until they’re soft.
Add the ground turkey or hamburger to the pan and brown the meat, stirring occasionally.
In a large pot over low heat, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno and spices and bring to a simmer. Let the tomatoes cook down a bit, then add in the ground meat/pepper/onion mixture. Throw the kidney beans into the mix, add in the red wine vinegar, and let it all simmer at low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
I served the chili over elbow macaroni, but you can also serve over rice. Try topping it with some shredded cheese. Green onions and/or sour cream would taste great, too.
Originally published in “Fired Up With ‘Hotly Contested Election’ Chili”
Amy’s Famous Meatloaf
Amy’s Meatloaf (With A Nod To Mitt Romney)
Makes about 16 servings4 pounds ground meat, 1 each of lamb, veal, pork and buffalo
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
4 to 6 large shiitake mushrooms, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
1 large green zucchini, shredded (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup flax seed
3 cups old-fashioned whole oats (not quick oats)
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1/4 teaspoon zest, about 2 tablespoons juice)
1/4 to 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
6 cloves garlic, chopped and scraped across cutting board into paste (or use Dorot)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping:
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
2 cloves garlic, prepared as in above meat mixA dash of ground clove (to taste)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place all ingredients for meat meatloaf in a bowl and mix with fingers until fully incorporated. Take a small amount and cook in a hot pan (as described in WTE’s savory burger recipe) to test for taste. Adjust seasoning accordingly, adding more salt or pepper as needed. In a separate bowl, mix the topping. Using balls the size of a baseball, form into oval-shaped loaves, indenting slightly in the middle. Place on cookie sheet, brush liberally with topping and bake for 30 minutes, or until the “cakes” are firm to the touch. May also be made in loaf pan, adjusting cooking time accordingly (about 45 minutes for a large loaf pan.)
This makes a very large batch geared towards leftovers. You can freeze half the cakes uncooked, or bake extra now to freeze. They’re great for meatloaf sandwiches.
About 16 servings
Originally published in “Meat Loaf Likes Romney”
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