Phew so its been a while since I actually had time to type something in a post and I really do miss all of you. This one is going to be short due to my impending bed time I see ticking away in front of me, but something is better than nothing right. Well the Super Bowl just ended and if you didn’t know, I am from Boston and an obvious New England fan, but honestly, who gives a crap who wins, it’s just a game. When it ended, there were still homeless people in the world, still hungry children in the world, still people without medical care, etc. I just don’t get the obsession, we waste so much time and MONEY obsessing over a GAME. If I wasn’t so lazy I would actually quote the dictionary definition of the word in hopes it would remind people that its not that serious. But it would just fall on deaf eyes and ears.
But back to what I was going to write about……..For any of you that have followed my blog for a while, you are aware that I lost my father to Metastatic Brain and Lung Cancer a few years back. Well today was his birthday and not to mention he was a huge Patriots fan, so it was an ironic one for me. I took most of the day to stay to myself and just reflect on life in general. That is what inspired my rant in the first paragraph. I just can’t stand how many people I see go through their lives day in and day out and waste on the pointless minuscule crap instead of paying attention to the important details. All those people that are now crying because the patriots lost, or getting hammered, or being reckless might just want to look around and be happy they are healthy, with friends and family, and doing so in freedom. I just wish I could flick a light switch and help people realize that they are in control of their lives and can make a difference in so many others just by appreciating what they have and being a little selfless. Grrrr if I keep going this paragraph isn’t even going to make sense anymore so I am just gonna stop while I am ahead. I will just end with this so you can go on and enjoy this recipe. When you wake up in the morning, your in control on how your day turns out, you either put a smile on your face or you drudge through your boring routine. Do me a favor, make a change, start with a smile, pay for a strangers coffee, say good morning to someone you would normally just walk past, hold the door for someone, etc. Just do something different today, I will thank you, the world will thank you, and I would be willing to bet you will end up thanking yourself!
Servings: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Lb Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 6 Slices of Bacon
- 1 Lb Ground Bison (Or Beef)
- 1 Medium Red Onion, diced
- 3 Jalapeños, diced
- 2 Cloves garlic, chopped
- 14 Ounces Organic Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Cayenne
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
Process:
- Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Mix the Butternut Squash and coconut oil together in a small roasting pan and roast in the oven for 30 Minutes or until tender
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy, set aside to cool
- Add the bison to the bacon grease in the pan and cook through
- Stir in the onion, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until the onions are translucent
- Add the salt, oregano, cumin, and cayenne and then cook while stirring for a minute
- Crumble your bacon and add it as well as your tomatoes with the juice and apple cider vinegar
- Bring to a simmer and let simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes
- Once done, place your chili in a bowl and top with your roasted butternut squash
- Sprinkle with some cinnamon or cocoa powder if desired
- Enjoy
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