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Basic Watkins Chili
Ingredients
1 pound/454 g lean ground beef
1/2 cup/125 mL chopped green pepper
1/2 cup/125 mL chopped onion
1 can (15 oz/425 ml) kidney beans, drained
1 can (16 oz/454 g) diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 oz/227 g) tomato sauce
2 tbsp/30 mL (more if desired) Chili Seasoning
Cooking Directions
Brown ground beef along with green pepper and onions in large kettle; drain grease if necessary. Add remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes. Garnish as desired with chopped onions, shredded cheese, or sour cream.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 340
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Sodium 500 mg
Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 66 mg
Dietary Fiber 8 g
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The American public is health-conscious and mindful of proper nutrition.
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A recent study of 43 garden crops suggests that the amount of vitamins and minerals has declined over the past 50 years, while farmers have been planting crops designed to improve other traits, such as resistance to pests and disease. Significant declines were seen in amounts of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C. Scientists speculate many more are on the decline. In addition, more vitamins are lost during transport and storage, and since fresh produce is now transported from thousands of miles away, additional vitamins are lost. These findings suggest that our food supply may not be providing the amounts of vitamins and minerals they once did, and we may not be able to depend on food, alone, to meet all of our nutrition needs. So please take your vitamins.
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Best Ever Barbecued Ribs
Ingredients
5 lbs/2.27 kg pork loin back ribs
2 cups/500 mL water
1/2 cup/125 mL apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Garlic Granules
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Seasoning Salt
2/3 cup/160 mL ketchup
1/3 cup/80 mL Original Barbecue Sauce Concentrate
or 1/3 cup/80 mL Honey Barbecue Sauce Concentrate
or 1/3 cup/80 mL Mesquite Barbecue Sauce Concentrate
2 tbsp/30 mL brown sugar
Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Place ribs in a large, shallow roasting pan, bone side down. Combine water and vinegar and pour over ribs. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Seasoning Salt. Cover and bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until ribs are nearly tender. Let cool. (Ribs can be covered and chilled at this point if you wish to make them ahead.) Combine ketchup, Barbecue Sauce Concentrate and brown sugar. Place ribs on grill over indirect heat or bake at 350ºF/ 180ºC for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender, brushing the ribs with the barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories 657
Protein 44 g
Carbohydrates 20 g
Sodium 1120 mg
Fat 45 g
Saturated Fat 18 g
Cholesterol 180 mg
Dietary Fiber 0 g
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