STEWSDAY RECIPES

Aaron’s Pumpkin Cocoa Chili.

2 pounds 90/10 ground beef
2 cans black beans
2 cans pinto beans (if you can get the kind labeled “chili starter” it’s better.)
2 can diced tomato (don’t drain)
1 can canned corn
1 large can pumpkin
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon ancho Chile
1 tablespoon chili powder
Salt and pepper.

Cook ground beef down and drain fat. Add cocoa chili powder, ancho chili powder, salt and pepper to skillet.

In a large pot combine tomatoes, corn, beans, and pumpkin.

Add the seasoned beef to the pot and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with melted cheese and oyster crackers. Add truffle oil if you’re feeling sassy.

SANTA FE SOUP

1 lb ground meat

1 onion, diced

1 pack ranch dressing mix

1 pack taco seasoning

1 can corn

1 can black beans

1 small can tomato paste

1 can rotel

Cook ground beef and diced onions in a pot, preferably a Dutch oven but any multi quart pot will do. Add corn with the juice, rinsed black beans, and seasoning packets. Mix together. Add three cans of water, the tomato paste, and the rotel. Bring to a boil and then simmer for around 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheese of your choice, and corn chips. Use Frito Scoops if you want that something extra