Hello.
My microwave died in spectacular fashion today. It was the lifeblood of my kitchen. I’ve had it so long I’ve forgotten how to cook without one. And I can’t afford to buy a new one. I was going to post in eatcheapandhealthy but that place looks as dead as my microwave. I don’t know what I’m going to do.
Jamie Oliver often went on about cheap recipes… that required 30 ingredients and a bunch of equipment I don’t have. These are not helpful. I need recipes that are cheap to shop for, cheap on electricity usage, easy to prepare with limited equipment, and it would be a bonus if they are healthy and tasty. I know I’m being picky, but I don’t have much to work with.
I figured this would be the community to ask because to cook well, you need to know stuff that a bad cook wouldn’t know. I hope I can get a few useful ideas. Thanks.
Here’s my favorite quick and not-too-tricky recipe for beef chilli. It’s healthy, delicious, and can last you for days. The only equipment you need is a stove, a large pot, a ladle or spatula, and a can opener.
1. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to pot, on medium heat 2. Add 1/2 large white onion (chopped) and 1 bell pepper (chopped) and cook on medium heat for about four minutes (while stirring regularly). 3. Add 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped) and 2 tbsp of tomato paste. Stir everything and cook for a couple of minutes. 4. Add 2 lb of ground beef and cook until broken up and browned (about 7 minutes on med-high). 5. Add 2 can of chopped tomatoes & 1 can of tomato sauce 6. Add 1 can of black beans 7. Add 1 can of pinto beans 8. Add 1 can of kidney beans 9. Season with 2 tbsp. chili powder. 10. Season with 1 tbsp dried oregano 11. Season with 2 tbsp ground cumin 12. Season with 2 tbsp ground coriander 13. Add salt, pepper, and (optional) Worcestershire sauce to taste 14. Continue to simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring thoroughly once every five minutes