Try Your Next Chili Recipe Using Kentucky Lamb

By Carolyn Rogers


When it comes to cooking on the grill, sometimes it does not hurt to change things up a bit. This is especially the case for those who may not have a lot of time or are looking to control their portions. In the latter case, this can actually be fun if the goal is to improve health. For instance, kentucky lamb is loaded with many nutrients and is high in protein.

One great thing about these is that they are versatile and economical. If a person wants to get an ample supply of vegetables, they can cut up an Italian or winter squash to add more color. To get more fiber for easier digestion, dried beans or legumes are the answer. While canned beans are good for quick meals, all a person has to do is soak dry beans overnight in warm water if cooking for an hour or so is not an option.

The great thing about consuming protein is that it is a great way to feel full quickly. One complaint that most dieters have is not feeling like they had enough to eat when they decide to cut back on calories. With wide meal choices, what may seem like a small portion with few calories or fat content will eventually feel like a meal going down.

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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