BLACK BEAN STOUP AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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Black Bean Stoup and Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 ribs celery with greens, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 fresh bay leaf or 1 large dried bay leaf
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Four 15-ounce cans black beans
2 to 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ground cumin, a couple of palmfuls
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palmful
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with peppers and onions, or stewed tomatoes
1/2 lime, juiced
8 slices white sandwich bread
1/2 cup hot pepper jelly or chili sauce, tomatillo or tomato salsa, taco sauce - whatever you have on hand
8 slices baked honey ham, from the deli counter
8 slices pepper jack cheese, from the deli counter
8 slices smoked turkey, from the deli counter
2 eggs, beaten
Splash of milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the hot pot, then the garlic, celery, onions, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, and then add the bell peppers and continue to cook. Drain 2 cans of beans and add them. Use a fork to mash up the beans in the remaining cans. Stir the mashed beans into the pot and season with 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Add the stock and tomatoes to the stoup and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, about 15 minutes. Add the lime juice. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • While stoup cooks, make the Monte Cristos. Spread the bread with a light layer of hot pepper jelly. Build the sandwiches using 2 slices each of ham, cheese and turkey per sandwich. Beat the eggs with the milk and the remaining 2 teaspoons hot sauce. Sprinkle the eggs with a little salt. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Dip each sandwich in egg coating and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side to melt the cheese and warm the meats through.
  • Ladle up the black bean stoup and top with the sour cream and scallions. Cut the Monte Cristos corner to corner and serve halves alongside the stoup for dipping and munching.

Altin Kalemi
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This was a great recipe! The stoup was easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zabiullah Shahid
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I loved the unique flavors in this dish. The stoup was especially tasty, and the sandwiches were a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese.


Duen Foster
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This was a delicious and satisfying meal. The stoup was hearty and flavorful, and the sandwiches were a perfect complement.


Harmony Niessen
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The stoup was quick and easy to make, and the sandwiches were a fun and different way to serve Monte Cristos.


Rasha Usama
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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but this stoup was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the sandwiches were the perfect accompaniment.


Adegoroye Ademola
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This was a delicious and easy meal to make. I especially liked the stoup, which was packed with flavor. The sandwiches were also a nice touch.


KIDSIT URIGA
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The stoup was hearty and comforting, and the sandwiches were a fun and creative way to serve Monte Cristos.


josiah gotg1
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This was a great recipe! The stoup was easy to make and so flavorful. The sandwiches were also delicious and a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese.


Rawlston Rogers
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I made this for my friends last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the ease of preparation. The stoup was especially popular, and I'm already planning to make it again for my next party.


Dillion Bazz
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This was the perfect meal for a cold night! The stoup was hearty and flavorful, and the sandwiches were a delicious and unique twist on a classic. I will definitely be making this again for my family.