Ground meat, canned tomatoes, chopped veggies, a few additional ingredients, plus some fresh herbs and cheese make a great impromptu meal. I have so much fun with these types of recipes because of their versatility and heartiness. Spoon this delicious mixture over pasta, rice, or potatoes—or serve on its own with crusty bread.
Black Beans, Turkey and Tomatoes
Olive oil
1 – 1 ½ lbs. ground turkey (or beef)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
2 large cloves garlic
Kosher salt
1.3 – 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or ground
1 (14.5 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 oz.) can diced or whole (chopped up) tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley
Heat about 1 olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and bell pepper. Cook until onions are translucent and vegetables are softened. Season with a sprinkle of kosher salt. Add additional oil if necessary. Add garlic and cook additional 1 minute. Remove from heat, and place in bowl.
Wipe skillet and add about 1 tablespoon olive oil. When oil is hot, add ground beef/turkey. Season with kosher salt, and cook until meat is no longer pink. Add vegetables, black beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Serve over mashed potatoes, whole grain rice, or pasta. Drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
