Sunday, September 30, 2018

Try Your Next Chili Recipe Using Kentucky Lamb

By Carolyn Rogers


Now that cooler months are near, it may be the time to think about comfort food. Although some people think of hearty eating as being loaded with a bunch of calories, this does not have to be the case. For instance, soups, stews, and even casseroles can be used with Kentucky lamb instead of beef or turkey.

Much leaner than beef, this can be used in many recipes and is actually better for those looking to lose a few inches. While slightly sweeter in flavor, this meat benefits from many seasonings and spices. The ground version may be an idea meat to blend with ground turkey to cut back on dryness.

One thing that some people do not like about cookouts is the meals that are loaded with calories and fat. While we need some fat to burn energy, there are some alternatives that do not have make guests feel as if they are eating rabbit food. Enter the kabob, or meal on a skewer may only look difficult to make. Once a person remembers to immerse the wood skewers in water before placing on the grill, everything else fall into place.

Stews and soups are a great way to have vegetables and lean meat on a budget. All it takes is adding a few spices to a meat broth, along with chunks of meat, vegetables, and maybe a few carbohydrates. Quinoa or colored potatoes, like purple or those with orange flesh, may be healthier alternatives to white flour pasta or potatoes with less fiber content.

Speaking of meal stretchers, one good way to get the most of any meat without being boring is to create a tamale pie. This calls for any type of chili as the base but the next level is made with wet cornbread batter. Instead of the wrapping and steaming that comes with making a regular tamale, most find they can simply use a cornbread mix that calls for one or two ingredients before pouring the entire contents over a foundation of chili that is already prepared.

What a lot of people like about kabobs is the cooking time. If a person wants a quick meal after work, these can be prepared and finished in about a half hour. For those who like their meat well cooked, add another five or ten minutes of time under the fire.

While it is very smart to make a large pot of chili at one time, a better move would be to store inside individual containers that can be frozen. This is good for future lunches, long work days, or times when a person does not feel up to cooking a meal for the family. Most people will have a couple of frozen meals handy during the holiday months, which can get hectic for those who like to celebrate with loved ones.

Learning how to cook healthy meals at home not only saves money but simple recipes like this are great for those who do not cook often. All it takes is a little chopping and preparation and anyone can have a meal is less time than it takes to park and place an order at most casual restaurants. Basic meals like this are also great practice for younger members of a household.




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