Originally Posted by 19819

No Time to Cook Healthy Meals?
"I don't have time to cook." This is the most common complaint I get from people who are trying to get in shape. You know what? I don't want to hear it. If you're truly committed to changing your life, you will find a way to eat healthfully. Every day. Here's a really great, healthy, time-saving tip to get you started: Buy a slow cooker. Every morning, just toss in the ingredients and turn it on. By the time you get home from work, you'll have a healthy, one-pot meal waiting for you. You can handle that, right?

Give it a try with this easy and delicious slow-cooker recipe:

Texas Chili

Serves 6; 300 calories per serving

3 pounds chuck beef stew meat, fat trimmed, cubed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1⁄4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 teaspoon black pepper
14 1⁄2-ounce can fat-free beef broth
1⁄2 medium onion, finely chopped

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Stir chili well before serving. Sprinkle low-fat cheddar cheese on top if desired.