Last Weeks Healthy Recipe - BEEF AND CHILE VERDE

RECIPE OVERVIEW
Serves 4
Prep Time 20 min.
Total Time 30 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate, Gluten Free Diet, Healthy Weight, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, High Potassium, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat

INGREDIENTS

1 pound 93%-lean ground beef

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 16-ounce j green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce

1/4 cup water

1 15-ounce c pinto or kidney beans, rinsed


COOKING DIRECTIONS

Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Server and Enjoy. May be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat before eating.

-An Inspiration to Us All-

Over the past several months I have had the honor of training and watching 2 special people become an inspiration in my life and I think it is important that I tell you about these guys so they too will inspire YOU!

After a few months of living in Huntington Beach, CA, a colleague of mine introduced to me a young man that needed a new trainer.  This guy is a 14 year old water polo player who has more focus than anyone I have met in my entire life.  It has been an honor training this young fellow because of his dedication to his personal success is amazing.  Most of my clients spend about a month to build up and get on a solid workout schedule and for most people its like pulling teeth trying to teach and educate them on proper nutrition habits and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.  Not this kid!!!  This guy wakes up in the morning and has sauteed spinach with his eggs and toast.  This is someone who busts out full dead hang pull-ups and knocks out push-ups like its no tomorrow.  When we started working together earlier this year, he only could do 3 dead hang pull-ups.  In 1 week he was up to 8 pull-ups, then in 3 weeks, he was up to 15 pull-ups.  There is only 1 way to increase your reps this fast, and that is BUSTING YOUR BUTT EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING WITH YOUR TRAINER.  This guy was banging out pull ups and push ups every night before bed.  And it showed.

At the end of the summer I was able to go watch this incredible 14 year old play in the Junior Olympics for Water Polo.  I was able to catch 3 matches and I saw him work his butt off and dominate in the WATER.  His hard work and dedication is a motivation for me to stay focused and it reminds me everyday that if a 14 year old can do it, anyone can do it.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DOUG!!!!  I CANT WAIT TO PICK UP BACK ON OUR PROGRAM ONCE YOUR SEASON IS OVER!  GOOD LUCK KID!

Stayed tuned next week for PART II of this article........