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Ground Turkey and Bean Burritos

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This past week has been CRA-ZY at work. I say that because there are people at the airport 24:7, flights are leaving 12 hours later than scheduled, and crew members are taking naps everywhere they can to make up for their extended duty days.

You see, I’m SFO based and the Asiana flight that crash landed on Saturday affected everyone flying for the next couple of days into and out of San Francisco.

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I worked Saturday, going from SFO-IAD and was about an hour or two into the flight when a passenger asked me if I knew anything about the crash. Confused, I asked him what he was talking about. He showed me the news reporting on CNN and my heart sank. At first, I didn’t know if it was my airline and I immediately jumped to the worst conclusion that came to mind.

Was it us? Who was working? How many people were injured? How many people survived? What happened to the airplane? Was it an airplane malfunction? Do they have the situation under control? Is the fire still spreading?

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Nothing really prepares you for what you see on TV when it hits so close to home. I had just left that airport two hours ago. What would have happened if I didn’t take off at that time? We called the pilots to let them know that something happened at SFO and they had no idea, either.

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Our passengers updated us with more information as it was being released on TV. They didn’t know the deaths.. it was an Asiana flight.. the fuselage burst into flames.. the tail fell off… they stopped all traffic into and out of SFO.. It was like trying to put a 500 piece puzzle together with only 10 pieces.

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When we heard that only two people passed away from the accident and seeing all the footage of the aircraft, I couldn’t believe my ears. The crew aboard flight 241 did an amazing job getting everyone off the aircraft with minimal casualties. Not only that, but they didn’t even have time to prepare for a landing like that.

Sometimes in situations like that, they’ll have time onboard to prep for an emergency landing. In this, everything happened when they least expected it. Obviously, take off and landing are the most dangerous times in flying, but you never think that it’s going to happen to you.

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My heart goes out to everyone involved in that crash.

I was delayed in Dulles for 12 hours on my trip, but that’s nothing when you compare it to the grand scheme of things. For passengers complaining about delays this past weekend, just be grateful that you have your life.

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When we flew back Sunday night, I could see the aftermath of the aircraft on descent just out the window. I stared in disbelief.

I mean, we watch multiple videos in training of crashes, but it’s just ten times more surreal when you see it a couple hundred yards away.

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Remember that flight attendants are more than servers. They’re not there to satisfy every single one of your flying needs. We’re primarily there for your safety. Be nice to your crew. They could be the ones saving your life!

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As always, this burrito from The Pioneer Woman is as delicious as the rest of her recipes. They’re easily customizable for picky eaters and fast to whip up. Everyone should have a burrito night once a week! The second to last picture is a photo of my DB’s burrito and the last picture is my burrito. Can you tell the difference?

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Ground Turkey and Bean Burritos

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground Turkey
  • 1/2 whole Medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 can (7 Ounce) Enchilada Sauce
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • Cumin, Oregano, Chili Powder, Garlic To Taste
  • 1 can (28 Ounce) Refried Beans
  • 3/4 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 12 whole Burrito-sized Flour Tortillas
  • Extra Grated Cheese, For Sprinkling
  • Extra Sauce, For Drizzling
  • Cilantro Leaves, Optional
  • Optional Filling Ingredients: Mexican Rice, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Green Chilies, Pico De Gallo

Directions

  1. Brown ground turkey with onion and season to taste. Pour in sauce and simmer over low heat.
  2. Heat refried beans in a saucepan. Add cheese and stir in till melted. Keep warm.
  3. Heat tortillas in microwave for one minute. Spread a small amount of beans on each tortilla. Add meat. Fold over ends, then roll up. Place two burritos on a microwave-safe plate. Drizzle red sauce over the top and sprinkle with more grated cheddar. Microwave for one minute, or until cheese is melted and burritos are very hot. Serve immediately.
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Turkey Sloppy Joes

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When I was little, I always wanted to try a sloppy joe. Remember the movie It Takes Two with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen? And that one scene where she rubs the sloppy joe all over her face after having the first bite? Well, it looked delicious to me when I was 8 years old. All I ever ate were Happy Meals and home made Vietnamese food. I had no idea what a sloppy joe was.

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Ironically, I think I had my first sloppy joe at summer camp. It must be a common camp food. I’ve probably only had two sloppy joes in my twenty five years of living. Is that normal? Do people make sloppy joes at home on a daily basis? I’ll never know.

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Actually, I just asked my mom right now since I’m currently at home and she claims that she’s made it before when we were little. She was curious at the grocery store and bought the premade packets that you just mix in with the meat. When I told her that I never remembered eating sloppy joes at home, she said it’s probably because the meal wasn’t very successful.

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We normally just stick to Vietnamese dishes in my parent’s household. It’s the safest bet.

I have yet to try making any Vietnamese dishes in my kitchen, though. I’ll need to remember to write a few pointers from my mom.

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This recipe comes from the The Pioneer Woman. The only difference is that I subbed ground turkey for ground beef since that’s what I had on hand and it’s healthier. The buns that I used were from Trader Joe’s and went great with the dish. They were fresh and fluffy, perfect for the tangy spoonful of turkey that was going to be shoved in between it. I did find that using an entire green bell pepper was a bit much, even for me. My DB probably would have liked it even better if I completely omitted it, but hey, you have to eat your greens somehow.

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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2-1/2 pounds Ground Turkey
  • 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1-1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
  • Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional)
  • Tabasco Sauce (optional; To Taste)
  • Salt To Taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
  • Kaiser Rolls (I used burger buns)
  • Butter

Directions

  1. Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat.
  2. Add in the ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard. Toss in the onions, green pepper, and garlic, cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if using.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture in between the rolls and serve hot!
https://lovintheoven.com/turkey-sloppy-joes/

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