We have snow on the ground...and its sticking. I am in central Texas, right? All day, we've had freezing rain, ice pellets, or snow. Everything was closed today...University of Texas, Austin public schools, everything. They've already annouced that UT and Austin schools are closed tomorrow too, among many, many other schools, agencies, and offices. There were a couple really bad accidents today - at least two people died on the interstate...so, staying home seems like the best option. DH and I ventured outside to get the mail, and indeed, everything is coated with a thick sheet of ice.
I was pretty sore today, but I still managed to work out. I did today's workout from Monkey Bar online, except that I did situps instead of hindu squats.
Last night I made some really, really good chili that I adapted from a recipe on epicurious. Some of these measurements are approximations, since I don't measure much when I'm cooking...
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 chopped large onion
1 medium zucchini, chopped
a large handful shredded carrot
2 roasted, chopped red bell peppers (one red, one yellow)
4 minced jalepeno chilis
4 minced habenero chilis
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 tablespoon ground ancho chili
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
1 to 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
a bit of smoked paprika - maybe 1/4 teaspoon
Spray pan with small amount of olive oil. Saute onion over pretty high heat, stirring constantly, until brown; add peppers, zucchini, and chilis; saute until peppers and zucchini are softened. I try to stir just enough to keep from burning, but to get some browning. Saute turkey meat and break up into little pieces. Mix veggies, meat, tomatoes, carrots, beans in a pot. Add enough water (2-3 cups) to desired consistency. Bring to a simmer. Add spices, simmer about 20 minutes. That's it. Easy and yummy! If you don't like spicy food, definitely cut down on the chilis.
Be strong!
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4 comments:
4 habaneros! Ouch! Sounds good! I'll definitely give it a try this weekend!
Yeah, it was tasty! And just what we needed to warm up! :D
Definitely cut down on the chilis if you don't want that much heat. You can also use tofu or soy crumbles in place of the turkey if you want. I think that you could get away with adding some other veggies too.
yeah I was watching the news and TX is having some seriously strange weather. Its especially funny to watch people who have no idea how to maneuver through ice and snow try, I bet!
People here are hilarious. There was someone one the news "walking" down the sidewalk on their butt. Nutcases. And who the hell would use a hammer to get ice off their vehicle? Duh... They're all wackos!! Kids have been making snowmen, even if the snowman is the size of a grapefruit!
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