Cold Weather Chilli

Happy Monday!

Yesterday was another COLD and FRIGID day for us South Texans..

I will be blunt. IM done. 

Texas get your act together and bring me some sunshine. I live in the South for a reason and SUNSHINE is the main one. 

SO.. because of the cold and wintery Sunday I made my family’s favorite chili recipe. 

Chilli is comforting. Chilli warms your bones.. and that was exactly what we needed yesterday afternoon! 

I make my thick and hearty chili with one special ingredient - WORSTECHIRE!!! It sounds so strange right?! However it adds a certain little kick that will for sure have your tastebuds talkin’. Here we go!

Ingredients:

1 LB 90/10 Ground beef ( you could also substitute with turkey)

1 large yellow onion - chopped

1 can of rotel ( original or medium)

1 can of Kidney beans ( omit beans if you wish)

Beef Broth

Cumin

Cayenne

Chilli Powder

S&P

Garlic powder ( or fresh garlic)

Smoked Paprika

Worstechire 

Freshly grated Sharp Cheddar

Avocado

Frito ( optional) for garnish

Procedure:

-Start by sautéing your onion in some Olive oil. Once onion is cooked through then you can add your ground beef. Cook the beef until brown and crumbly!!

- Next add your beans and rotel and give it a good mix

- finally add the seasonings and beef broth. I do not have a specific amount to the ingredients. I am an “ add to taste” kind of girl. I like my chili to be spicy so I go heavy on the Cayenne and paprika. If you would like to OMIT the spice.. then go a little lighter . Add beef broth until the mixture is JUST covered and then a few glugs of worstechire to that. Give it a quick stir and then pop the top on your pot. Let this simmer for a good 2-4 hours. 

Serve with Freshly grated SHARP cheddar and avocado chunks.. I like to throw some Frito Chips on there for good measure :) 

** Photo is not my own. 

Life Lately

Happy Saturday

:) 

We had a great week full of playdates and park dates, visiting a new school and hanging out with friends!!! 

Having fun running around the park!

Messy bun = mom life

Jax’s big boy room reveal!!!! It is finally done!! We have yet to sleep in it buttttt that is coming up next :) I am so excited to share the details with y’all and plan on doing a separate blog post to link everything! 

Toddler Mode. Juice. Crackers. Sunglasses. Attitude.

I made crock pot black beans (my cuban friend’s recipe) and J pretty much licked the bowl clean

Here we are ready to tour St. Thomas!!!

Looking as handsome as ever!!!

** He starts MDO in August ( twice a week) and he could not be more excited!! It warms my heart SO much knowing he is going to a school that prayed for his very existence. During the two years we were trying to get pregnant I was working at St. Thomas. Those amazing women prayed for me diligently and held my hand throughout my journey. They rejoiced with me when I got pregnant with Jax and have been SO amazing to our family. It was no question where Jax would go when the time came for preschool. They couldn’t be more excited to have him :)

James Lucas is growing!

My GO-TO lunch these days. I made this lunch modeled after Bird

Bakery’s protein platter. During this pregnancy I crave HEALTHY foods.. I know right?

I NEVER ate this healthy with  J. I always wanted mexican food, FROYO, or burgers. This time around I am all about the chicken salads, avocados, veggies, and fruits!! I hope it stays this way throughout the rest of my pregnancy!

Find my chicken salad recipe HERE

We start our mornings with Milk and Mickey 

A baby in the bath :)

Enjoy your weekend y’all!!!!!