Here are some ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner:
Breakfast:
Omelettes or scrambled eggs with vegetables or cheese
Pancakes or waffles with syrup and butter
Yogurt with fresh fruit and granola
Bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon
Breakfast burritos with eggs, bacon, and cheese
Lunch:
Sandwiches with deli meats, cheese, and vegetables
Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup
Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and your favorite dressing
Pasta salad with vegetables, cheese, and a vinaigrette dressing
Quesadillas with chicken or steak and cheese
Dinner:
Grilled chicken with roasted vegetables
Spaghetti with marinara sauce and meatballs
Tacos with ground beef or shredded chicken, lettuce, cheese, and salsa
Stir-fry with vegetables and tofu or chicken
Pizza with your favorite toppings
Texan dish - chili con carne!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions:
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef, and cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the chili for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the kidney beans to the skillet, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve the chili hot, topped with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Texan-style chili con carne!
Remember to always follow food safety guidelines when cooking and handling food. Enjoy your time cooking in your furnished apartment in Houston!
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