Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound grass-fed ground beef
1 Tbsp olive oil or your oil of choice
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green or red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 14 oz can pumpkin puree
1 cup Chicken broth
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown. Drain and set aside. Return pot to stove and heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add in onions and peppers and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until onions start to soften.
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
Return the ground beef to the pot and add in all remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with fresh sliced avocado or coconut sour cream.

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps With Avocado Mango Salsa

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps With Avocado Mango Salsa

Shrimp lettuce wraps with avocado mango salsa

Ingredients

For the Shrimp
1.5 pounds large shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
salt and pepper, to taste
wooden or metal skewers
1 head bib or butter lettuce, for serving
For the Salsa
1 mango, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lime
2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

For the Salsa

Combine all the salsa ingredients in a serving bowl and mix until combined. Set aside while you make the shrimp.

For the Shrimp

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the shrimp, chili powder, cumin,garlic, lime juice and season with salt & pepper. Toss to coat shrimp evenly. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto wooden or metal skewers and grill for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side. Serve shrimp in lettuce cups and top with mango & avocado salsa.

Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients

1.5 to 2 pound flank steak
Marinade
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon steak seasoning ( like montreal steak seasoning)
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a bowl combine all the steak marinade ingredients, mix to combine. Place steak in a baking dish and pour marinade over top. Turn steak over to evenly coat. Leave steak to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. 

Grilled steak over medium-high heat until cooked to desired doneness (usually about 5-6 minutes per side). Cooking time varies depending on the thickness and size of steak. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak into thin strips, cutting against the grain.

Pesto Chicken Salad

Pesto Chicken Salad

Pesto Chicken Salad

Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken, chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared pesto
Juice of 1/2 lemon 
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Baby Spinach for serving

Directions

Place chicken, mayo, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice in bowl and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.  Serve chicken on a bed of baby spinach .

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Onions

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Onions

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Onions

Ingredients

2 (1-1.5 lbs.) pork tenderloins
3 apples – peeled, cored, and sliced into eighths
2 medium sweet onions, sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pat dry pork using paper towels and season with salt. Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil to a large oven-proof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add pork to the skillet, rotating every 2-3 minutes to brown all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove pork and let rest on a plate.

Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add apples and onions to the skillet and cook stirring occasionally about 6-8 minutes or until onions are translucent and lightly browned.

While the apples and onions are cooking, combine the dijon mustard and thyme in a small bowl and spread the mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock to the skillet with the apples and onions. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Place the seared pork tenderloins on top of the onion and apple mixture and place in the oven and roast uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees.

Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork to a cutting board. Cover the pork with aluminum foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes. To serve, slice the pork into 1-inch thick pieces and top with the apples, onions, and any remaining drippings from the skillet.

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