Favorite cheat food recipes

JackAttack · #1 10-05-2012, 01:59 AM

What is your favorite cheat food recipe?
I am a firm believer that a cheat meal is necessary in order to maintain sanity and enjoy life.
So, give me your favorite recipe when you cheat.

JackAttack · #2 10-05-2012, 02:11 AM

Old Fashioned Colorado Green Chili
This is a flavorful, simple recipe that can easily be modified to suit your taste.

Ingredients:
2 lbs. cubed pork
1 tbsp. minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbsp. flour
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (you can substitute 1 14 oz can)
1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
1 cup water
2 ½ cups diced green chiles (about 20 chiles)
2 cups diced onion.
Salt & pepper to taste.

Instructions:
Brown pork in skillet with garlic and pepper. Add flour and brown as well.

In crock pot, mix pork, garlic, tomatoes, water, green chiles and onion. Simmer for at least 2 hours. Water can be added to thin down and flour can be added to thicken.

(You can also cook it in a large pot on the stove at low heat.)

Hint: Let simmer at least an hour before tasting and modifying by adding chiles, more tomatoes, garlic, etc.

This is a very meaty, very slightly thickened chili – thin for Colorado style chili. If you like really thick chili, use 4-5 tbsp. flour rather than 3 and/or reduce the water.

Makes approximately 3 quarts. Serves 8-10.

Commander · #3 10-05-2012, 11:47 AM

How is that a cheat meal? Good source of protein and lots of veggies.

I don't really have cheat meals. I enjoy eating healthy. If I need a boost, I will eat more of the typical foods I love. I may throw in some dessert from time to time, like a cheesecake or mint chocolate chip ice cream.