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Game Day with the Co-op: Black Bean Dip

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Chips and dip are one our favorite things about Super Bowl Sunday. That and the thrill of the big game, of course. The Co-op has several dips and tons of chips available for purchase, but for the perpetual DIYers out there, here is the recipe for our Black Bean Dip. Be sure to look for the coupon at the bottom of this post for an exclusive Super Bowl savings from our deli.

To make the Black Bean dip you'll need: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped 1/2 cup roasted red peppers 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 cup jalapenos, chopped 2 cups cooked black beans

Combine all ingredients except black beans in a food processor and blend well. Add black beans and blend until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

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Game Day with the Co-op: Beef + Bean Chili

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Now that it's acting like winter again outside, we think the Co-op's Beef and Bean chili would be a hearty addition to your game day menu. It's full of local Country Natural Beef meat and veggies and will fill up a crowd without a ton of effort. To make the this chili you'll need: 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 pounds ground beef 2 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons paprika 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 small yellow onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cups frozen sweet corn 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked pinto beans 2 cups cooked black beans 1 tablespoon beef bouillon 6 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup potato starch

Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add all spices and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add onions and bell pepper and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until veggies are soft. Mix beef bouillon with water. Add beans, tomatoes, salt pepper and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Mix potato starch with a little water to form a slurry and add it to the chili. Simmer for about 30 minutes, until thickened. Add corn and cook until heated, about 10 more minutes.