Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill
Finally got a “cold” front. Lows just below freezing, highs in the mid 50s. Supposed to be back in the low to mid 70s this week through next weekend. Put a big pot of chile colorado on this morning to slow simmer all day. In this pot; pinto beans, potatoes, cubed beef, onion, garlic, oregano salt and pepper, beef broth and water and, of course, red chile.
Turns out, it did need a little more garlic. 🤣 And I thought about some cumin, but this isn’t chili. It’s chile. Hatch chile. And it definitely needed more of that. Fist time making a batch this big. However, after the usual Sunday archery gathering with my sister, brother in law and adopted brother, I’m left with 3 or 4 bowls… I guess it must not be too bad..
With my grandpa’s favorite beer and a fresh flour tortilla..🍻 As he would say, “Salude!”
Turns out, it did need a little more garlic. 🤣 And I thought about some cumin, but this isn’t chili. It’s chile. Hatch chile. And it definitely needed more of that. Fist time making a batch this big. However, after the usual Sunday archery gathering with my sister, brother in law and adopted brother, I’m left with 3 or 4 bowls… I guess it must not be too bad..
With my grandpa’s favorite beer and a fresh flour tortilla..🍻 As he would say, “Salude!”
So what do you do with the tortilla in the course of the meal?
I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
Turns out, it did need a little more garlic. 🤣 And I thought about some cumin, but this isn’t chili. It’s chile. Hatch chile. And it definitely needed more of that. Fist time making a batch this big. However, after the usual Sunday archery gathering with my sister, brother in law and adopted brother, I’m left with 3 or 4 bowls… I guess it must not be too bad..
With my grandpa’s favorite beer and a fresh flour tortilla..🍻 As he would say, “Salude!”
So what do you do with the tortilla in the course of the meal?
You tear off pieces and load them with whatever's in the bowl...and always save the last piece to wipe the bowl with .. We always serve warm tortillas with Tex-Mex food...Chili, Mexican Strawberries, etc...
Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
So what do you do with the tortilla in the course of the meal?
You tear off pieces and load them with whatever's in the bowl...and always save the last piece to wipe the bowl with .. We always serve warm tortillas with Tex-Mex food...Chili, Mexican Strawberries, etc...
This ^^^ Kinda serves as an edible utensil. I did end up needing a second tortilla..
While we love warm flour tortillas.....We take it to another level by melting butter (real butter) with a little EVO (so it doesn't burn) and pouring it over the tortillas...we call them "tire patches"....It's embarrassing how many of those I can eat with a bowl of chili
Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
With the cold front blowing in, rain mixing with snow, today was a big pan of picadillo. Already scarfed a plate, with a flour tortilla of course.
Tomorrow morning I’ll be starting a big pot of green chile pork stew. With some of the leftovers,I’ll reduce it down in a frying pan to thicken it and use it to roll some burritos for lunch next week.
With the cold front blowing in, rain mixing with snow, today was a big pan of picadillo. Already scarfed a plate, with a flour tortilla of course.
Tomorrow morning I’ll be starting a big pot of green chile pork stew. With some of the leftovers,I’ll reduce it down in a frying pan to thicken it and use it to roll some burritos for lunch next week.
Describe Picadillo for me. We have a Puertorrican version that’s pretty tasty and one of my favorites.
Picadillo down here is different from PR, I’m pretty sure. Here it’s pretty much just ground beef, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, jalapeños and garlic. Most commonly had for breakfast with eggs and refried beans or made into a burrito, usually with cheese and refried beans.
Grew up with the Cuban version which add raisins and green olives. No raisins please.
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill
A little different but not by much. We don’t use potatoes but add green peppers, a touch of tomato sauce and paste olives and raisins. Simple and delicious!
Made the Texas Chili recipe but I no longer have the cast iron deep skillet to brown the meat. Chili turned out very good but somehow different something about deglazing an almost red hot piece of iron with a half pint of beer that makes the whole process feel genuine
I did a clone of Panera's Broccoli cheese soup. Very easy to do. Chopped up a pound broccoli, handful of carrots, onion, I added some celery as it was lying around. Add chicken stock and a block of cream cheese. Into the IP for 6 minutes. Quick release pressure. Stick blender to make it a bit more creamy.
Then add the shredded cheese and some half and half. A couple dashes of hot sauce and correct for salt and pepper. Done.
Soups, stews, chili are my go to. My beefy refried bean soup is a regular in the rotation. Healthy and hearty. The trick it to find the stuff that is low or lower in carbs for me.
What say you? What are your go-to foods in the colder days?
Hot cereals in the morning: old-fashioned oatmeal and cream of wheat. Navy beans out of a can flavored with BBQ sauce or Dijon mustard Campbell's Chunky soups in cans Frozen macaroni and cheese casserole with canned chicken or canned salmon Beef stroganoff Hot pancakes with lukewarm fruit over them and vanilla-flowered yogurt as a topping Can refry beans with parmesan cheese and taco sauce
I try to avoid excess fats, salts and sugars. I'm Ok with proteins and complex carbs. I tend to use a lot of black pepper and paprika as seasoning. I use ground cloves and pepper to season my fried breakfast ham.
My wife makes the best green chili in the world. But she doesn't like it, (how does that work?), so I don't get it often. When the weather turns cold, I wake up in the morning thinking this might be the day. Way more often than not....it's just another cold winter.
Mike
"Walking away seems to be a lost art form." N454casull
I made it with smoked bacon, about 10 thick slices chopped, in the pot until it starts giving up grease, add 1 onion, cook till it is clear, add 6 small cans black beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 6 cloves garlic squeezed or a healthy pour garlic powder, about 25 oz 3/4 box) chicken broth, bring to boil, turn it to simmer, add cilantro, 2-3 tablespoons lime juice, cook for 30 min or so.
Served with tortilla chips and topped with colby jack cheese.
It's boring, and your lack of creativity knows no bounds.
There is a cold front coming. Just harvested a dozen or so poblanos out of the subsistence patch. time for chili. Hope you Texans are not too upset I am making the S.Tex recipe in AZ
Just made a big pot of beef/vegetable soup...that's because there's more beef than vegetables....
In the past my wife has used our leftover beef roast w/ carrots and potatoes to make a vegetable stew. It was good. The last two times she bought actual stew meat..... MUCH better IMO!
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
Turns out, it did need a little more garlic. 🤣 And I thought about some cumin, but this isn’t chili. It’s chile. Hatch chile. And it definitely needed more of that. Fist time making a batch this big. However, after the usual Sunday archery gathering with my sister, brother in law and adopted brother, I’m left with 3 or 4 bowls… I guess it must not be too bad..
With my grandpa’s favorite beer and a fresh flour tortilla..🍻 As he would say, “Salude!”
Marinate two venison steaks for two days in my dry rub. Pan fry in olive oil and butter to just a hair over rare and eat ONE for dinner!!!
Let the other one sit for two days in the fridge wrapped tight so it stays moist.
Slice really thin and pile on a thick slice of local baked rustic Italian bread with a few slices of Gruyère and top with fresh pepper and a drizzle of home made guava ketchup.
Marinate two venison steaks for two days in my dry rub. Pan fry in olive oil and butter to just a hair over rare and eat ONE for dinner!!!
Let the other one sit for two days in the fridge wrapped tight so it stays moist.
Slice really thin and pile on a thick slice of local baked rustic Italian bread with a few slices of Gruyère and top with fresh pepper and a drizzle of home made guava ketchup.
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Winston Churchill
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With my grandpa’s favorite beer and a fresh flour tortilla..🍻 As he would say, “Salude!”
It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎
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We always serve warm tortillas with Tex-Mex food...Chili, Mexican Strawberries, etc...
It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎
Winston Churchill
It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎
Meat, tomatoes, spices & beans. No need to get too fancy…. Always a big seller.
It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎
Navy beans out of a can flavored with BBQ sauce or Dijon mustard
Campbell's Chunky soups in cans
Frozen macaroni and cheese casserole with canned chicken or canned salmon
Beef stroganoff
Hot pancakes with lukewarm fruit over them and vanilla-flowered yogurt as a topping
Can refry beans with parmesan cheese and taco sauce
I try to avoid excess fats, salts and sugars. I'm Ok with proteins and complex carbs. I tend to use a lot of black pepper and paprika as seasoning. I use ground cloves and pepper to season my fried breakfast ham.
Mike
N454casull
Just harvested a dozen or so poblanos out of the subsistence patch. time for chili. Hope you Texans are not too upset I am making the S.Tex recipe in AZ
It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎