Hey guys!
FYI – it has been raining for the entire 14 hours that I have been awake today! Literally pouring for the entire day. I suppose it could be worse – it could be snow…and that just might push me over the edge…
But what goes better with the gloomy rain, than dinner that’s been bubbling away all day long, and ready for you when you get home? Not much!
Iowa Boy Eats’ Dinner #4: Slow Cooker Chili!
Ben strikes again with his hodge-podge chili! In the mix:
- 1/2 an onion
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 64oz V8 juice (shout out to J.O. @ work for the idea!)
- fresh garlic
- fresh jalapeno
- can of chili beans
- small can of tomato paste
- Louisiana Hot Sauce
- can of diced tomatoes
- ketchup
- Grey Poupon
- honey
- Spices: chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt
I mean, WHAT? Where does this boy come up with this stuff? Who would have thought to put all these ingredients in a pot and call it chili? I honestly have no idea, but it was GOOD guys – GOOD! Pure deliciousness that we curled up on the couch with and devoured. 
He also surprised me with one of my favorites: Cornbread Muffins.
With honey in the mix! ‘Honey for my honey’ is what he said. He didn’t really, but I’m sure he was thinking it when he put it in there. 
I could have eaten about 16 of these guys, but I sadly wisely stopped at 2.
Well guys – this concludes a week of dinners by Iowa Boy Eats! What did you think? I think he did better than he could have ever imagined, surpassed and squashed my expectations and most importantly, he loved every minute of it. I think you may be seeing more of IBE in the future! Give it up!
In other news, I tackled the Calorie Scorching Workout again today while watching Oprah. If sweating is any indication of how intense a workout is – then I don’t know that I’ve ever had as intense a workout as the Calorie Scorcher. It doesn’t take that long – but the payoff is so great! Here’s what I did:
- 13 minutes on the elliptical @ 5% incline and 5.0
- 11 minutes on the treadmill @ 7.0
- 2 minute sprint on the treadmill @ 7.5
- 13 minutes on the elliptical @ 5.0
Just as I determined that my legs were going to fly off during the treadmill sprint, Oprah saved the day by playing this insane video on her show!
I mean – isn’t that one of the coolest things you’ve ever seen?? Oprah’s entire staff and 20,000 others surprised her by working together to perform this choreographed dance with the Black Eyed Peas on Michigan Ave. SO COOL – I had goosebumps the entire time I was watching it!
Watch it!
Alrighty, I’m off to go enjoy a night of my “shows” – The Office, Community and 30 Rock. See you in the a.m.!
Ok, the band/orchestra/theater dork in me is in SHOCK! HOW did they organize that?!
What about parks and recreation?! It’s funny!!
IBE was great!! I think this should be a once a month thing, it gives you a little cooking vaycay
THAT was cool! I’m in awe of how they organized that….
AND….IBE did awesome this week. Everything looked awesome!
Long rainy days stink. But lots of warm chili are nice to make you feel better.
I loved that video today. It looked awesome and I loved that they got everyone to do it.
Mmmm, today was a perfect day for cornbread and chili! Today’s episode of Oprah was pretty awesome! I loved her reaction after it was over! Awesome!
Mmmm…nothing better on a rainy day than some chili! I’m so impressed with your hubby’s cooking ability; he’s quite the catch!
Your hubby did a great job with dinners for the week
Chili is the perfect food for a rainy day!
Today was the perfect day for Chili! I am totally impressed by Iowa boys dinners! I love that video! Oprah’s reaction was awesome!
Sounds like the dreary weather stretched all the way across the midwest.
Hopefully it passes soon.
I have to confess…I’m not a big fan of Oprah, but that video was incredible! HOW did they do that?!?
I am obsessed with that song and with that video. You’ve got me addicted all over again haha. My husband is groaning cuz I’m jamming around the house.
That work out sounds intense and that chilli looks amazing! As to your last post – our hair sounds identical! Mine is currently short although normally it’s longer. It is stick straight and super fine/thin. Basically nothing can be done with it no matter how hard I try!! Sad…
Yum! Nothing better than chili and cornbread on a narsty day!
Nothing better that chili and cornbread!
Rain all day here in NW Iowa as well, but better than the 2 and 1/2 inches of snow Nebraska is getting right now:)
Wow that sounds good! My mom is making her famous chili (well famous to me) on Halloween!
Um, doesn’t Ben owe you one more day of meals? It’s not a full week yet! Or is he taking you out tomorrow?
IBE is amazing! You’re so lucky to have him cook all week for you. I’m such a control freak (micro-manager) that whenever my fiance get’s in the kitchen, I shoo him out! I really shouldn’t b/c he comes up w/ great creations too! =)
Definitely going to try making the cubano sandwich. I’ve been craving chili & corn bread but its just not that cold yet here in SoCal!
OMG…how in the world did they pull that off!! That was just so cool!
That chilli and cornbread looks amazing too! I wish I could get my husband to cook for me all week.
I LOVED all of IBE’s meals!! Seriously, this boy has some talent!! I envy people who can just throw a bunch of stuff into the mix and have it taste GOOD.
That chili looks so good! Yay for Ben
3 cheers for your hubby. Just amazing with all the food over this week. You are one lucky gal.
It rained like that in Atlants for 2 weeks straight. It was awful.
I’m going to try the chili recipe this week. My husband would love it.
I really dislike Oprah, but that video was neat.
i’ve been asked to make dinner for the family and have no clue what to make. HELP??!! i want to do something with vegetables or fish, no meat, i can look up the recipe but any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
thanks.
yum chili! i just had some tonight and i wish i had some corn bread muffins to go with! What is your recipe for those?
I cant believe how fantastic the BEP’s new song is! The Time is extremely catchy though it samples Bill Medley’s song. I cant wait till BEP finish their 6th album soon.