So this week I am trying out three recipes. I have not yet tried them and they may be a hot mess but they all look so yummy that I think any fails may be the fault of the chef not the authors.
The first I am trying is in honor of my husband, the no-bean eater. Beanless Beef Chili was a pin from a while back but actually comes from The Food Network. And since I seem to be living in the Arctic I thought chili sounded perfect. So here is the recipe copied straight from here.
Ingredients
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 (2 1/2-pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium chopped yellow onions
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 small chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
SPICED SOUR CREAM:
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. lime juice
1 tsp. hot sauce
2 scallions
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Put a deep heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. Put in the beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until it is well browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove the meat to a bowl with a slotted spoon and discard the fat from the pan. Pour half the broth into the pan and scrape up any browned bits.
Pour this into the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the onions and put the meat on top. Add the chili seasoning, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, jalapeno, and garlic.
Add the tomatoes with their juice and the remaining broth. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve garnished with spiced sour cream.
The next recipe I am going to try out are Chicken Gyros.
Don't they look awesome! This recipe is from a blog called Basil. (Love that name!) And you can find the recipe here. Or right here...
Chicken Gyros
2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano {dried}
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion {powder}
1 teaspoon salt
- In a bowl or bag, place all of the ingredients together and mix well. Marinate for up to 2 hours.
- Once ready, place the chicken on a grill {I use a George Foreman} or in a pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side.
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup cucumber, finely chopped
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon mint
1 teaspoon cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
- Mix all of the ingredients together and let sit for at least 1 hour before using.
Condiments:
pita bread
lettuce
tomatoes, sliced
red onion, thinly sliced
tzatziki sauce {recipe above}
- Take a piece of pita bread and layer with the lettuce, chicken, tomato, red onion and tzatziki sauce.
And last but not yummy least is Greek Yogurt Blueberry Banana Bread from No Sugar Sweet Life.
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 cup
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
3 tablespoons
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1 1⁄2 teaspoon
Baking Powder
1⁄2 teaspoon
kosher salt ((optional))
1⁄2 cup
Brown Sugar (or 1/4 cup agave nectar)
1 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract
3 Large ripe bananas
2 Eggs
6 ounces
Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or Blueberry)
1 cup
Blueberries (fresh or frozen)Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Start by combining flour, baking powder, salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mash bananas with a fork until they are gooey and liquid-like.
- Add eggs, vanilla and brown sugar… mix thoroughly.
- Add greek yogurt
- Whisk until everything is well combined and there are no lumps.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. At this point, fold in the blueberries.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and distribute evenly.
- Put into the oven and bake for one hour, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and (try to) let the bread cool for at least ten minutes before slicing.
Yeilds 12 Slices
