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Try Your Next Chili Recipe Using Kentucky Lamb

By Carolyn Rogers


These days, there seem to be a lot of dieting trends but it seems like the ones that emphasize the most dense entrees seem to be the most healthy. For instance, eating plenty of vegetables and fruit are great ways to get fiber but it takes carbohydrates or protein to feel full. Those trying to lose weight should take it easy on the carbs but most medical experts say that having generous amounts of protein is not a bad thing. Beef, turkey, and Kentucky lamb are great examples of protein that can be consumed daily.

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.

Chili is the perfect meal that is also versatile. Kids of all ages love it as corn chip pie or as a topper for french fries. It is also the perfect recipe when there is not enough lamb to make a single meal for an individual.

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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