Monday, February 27, 2012

TX Style Chili! -- NO beans!


It's been a bit 'chili' here in So Cal for the past couple days; Rainy, a little hail, and temperature's in the low 60s. Us Californian's 'pay for the weather' and today was not in the payment plan.   ------  If the mood calls for Chili you'll absolutely love this recipe.  Classic, easy, quick, sirloin chili that will warm you up and get you out of the kitchen and on to doing better things.


Recipe: (makes 4 bowls)
1 lb - 90% Lean 10% Fat Ground Sirloin  (Can also be used with Turkey 99/1 or 97/3)
1 Can Petite Diced Tomatoes (no salt added)
1/4 Cup Oatmeal  (always use instead of flour)
4 Cheese Mexican Style Cheese (you should try Veggie Cheese!)
Spices:
Black Pepper
Cumin
Season Salt
Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Chili Powder

Begin by cooking meat in a skillet over medium heat before meat is completely brown season meat with spices above to taste.  

Take 1/4 cup Oatmeal and put in blender or food processor.  Grind it to a flour like substance.  Take 'oat flour' and sprinkle over meat while adding a little water.  Stir together until thickened.

Lastly, once the desired thickness is achieved add can of tomatoes and let sit for 15-30 minutes.

Macro Breakdown:
**1 Bowl (4 oz meat)
Calories:   310
Fat:        16
Carbs:     8
Protein:   31

Ladies and Guys:  As a post-workout meal add 1/4 cup brown rice!  Use lean Turkey for less Fat.

FF42 Advice:  Chili night should also include TV Shows/Movie/ and just plain 'couple' time!

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