No new program

So I still have not chosen a new workout program to do... perhaps I'll do that after I finish writing this blog.  However, I have been making it to the gym about 3 days a week for a cardio workout followed by stretching.  I have only been doing a very small amount of resistance workouts, and only 1-2 times a week.

I have been working on the house.  I got it cleaned up after all of the holiday gatherings and vacationings.  I was hoping to have a lot more organized by the time family comes next week, but I think it will mostly just be some rearranging.  I think I need to set some stricter goals, or goal dates rather, for completing a lot of the projects that I have in mind, and I need some way to be held accountable for them.

Recipe of the Week

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
Serves 6, Prep time 20 min, cook time 4-10 hours

Ingredients:
2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
garlic powder to taste
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup hot water
1 tbsp corn starch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and brown the beef strips seasoned with garlic powder.  Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water then add corn starch, mix until dissolved.  Pour into the slow cooker with meat.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on high 4-6 hours, or low 6-8 hours.

I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil, and I served the dish over brown rice. I found this recipe on the allrecipes website.