Recipe: Cowboy Stew

  
     I am taking a risk and posting some recipes once in awhile. Anything we can share at will help with prepping food for our families is welcome!
     This is a delicious dish that was made for me while I was living in Texas called cowboy Stew! It is prepared in a Crock Pot so this great for when you don't have time stay in the kitchen. You can also prepare it the night before and start it before going to Church or other events.The recipe is very simple and has lots of freedom to adjust to taste. Here is how to prepare Cowboy Stew:

 

Ingredients:

2 28oz cans of original baked beans

2 pounds of stew meat

1/2 a small diced onion

Optional:

1/2 pound chopped bacon (I do recommend adding bacon)

1 diced jalapeno pepper (The heat in peppers like jalapenos are in the seeds! If you want it mild remove the seeds, or if you like it hot leave the seeds in.)

Tabasco Sauce (to taste)

 

Directions:

     Place all prepared ingredients into Crock Pot/ slow cooker. Stir contents thoroughly. Cover Crock Pot/ slow cooker. Set on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. make sure meat is completely cooked. Remember, cooking times might very! You may serve with cornbread or biscuits. 

 

Enjoy and God bless!

 

 

How did we get here?

     Becoming a single is never really planned! Don't get me wrong they are a few individuals who decide to either adopt, or artificially insemination because the believe their "biological clock" is ticking. The truth is, for many of us, we lose a spouse and now find ourselves in the position we are only having to start over in many different areas in our lives but also having to raise a child, or children, by ourselves. Some parents have place of their own were everyone has a room to themselves or they live with another family member where everyone has to share space. Some parents readjust their work schedules and keep their jobs while others have to completely change careers to make sure they meet their children's needs. The fact of the matter is are now hear and asking ourselves "What now?".

     The truth is we can't go through this alone! As single parents it is important to a support system in place to help us emotionally, and spiritually. True friends, family, and Church need to be and important part of our support network. Also, get counsel from other single parents. Many have been through the same experiences that you have been through. Just because we are forced to be single doesn't mean we are alone. 

     I frequently recite Isaiah 40:31 to myself. The verse in itself is my little mantra. It when I am tired and feel like I can't go any further. The verse reads:

"But those who wait on the Lord

Shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings

like eagles,

They shall run and not be weary,

They shall walk and not faint."

     Remember, we are not alone! God is with us! He has not abandon us! Get a support structure and pray continuously!