Touchdown Black-Bean Bash Chili

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cans (about 16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup hot (spicy) thick and chunky salsa
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 rip avocado peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh plum tomatoes
• for garnish shredded fresh lemon on peel, fresh basil leaves

1. Crumble beef into a large nonstick skillet. Add garlic and cook over high heat stirring often until meat is longer pink.
2. Add beans and salsa. Reduce heat to medium and bring to a boil.
3. Meanwhile mix lemon juice oil salt and sugar in a medium size bowl. Stir in avocado, cilantro and basil.
4. Add tomatoes to skillet and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in avocado mixture. Garnish with lemon peel and basil.

ground beef, garlic, black beans, chunky salsa, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, sugar, avocado, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, fresh plum tomatoes, basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/touchdown-black-bean-bash-chili-50161747 (may not work)