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Taco Chili

Taco Chili

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 55 min

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef

1 pound (16 Oz) Jimmy Dean regular premium pork sausage

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 can black beans (15 Oz), rinsed and drained

1 can kidney beans (16 Oz), rinsed and drained

1 can pinto beans (15 Oz), rinsed and drained

1 can diced tomatoes & green chilies (10 Oz), undrained

2 cans diced tomatoes (14. 5 Oz each)

2 bell peppers, chopped

1 poblano pepper, chopped

1 ½ large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 can sliced olives (2. 25 Oz)

1 can tomato sauce (8 Oz)

1 can chopped green chilies (4 Oz)

1 bottle Taco Bell Mild Sauce (7.5 Oz)

1 packet ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix

1 packet taco seasoning mix

½ teaspoon pepper


Instructions

On a cutting board chop up the bell peppers, and onion. When you chop the poblano pepper remove the seeds and stem. Mince the garlic cloves. Set all the vegetables aside.

In a large sauce pan add the olive oil and turn the heat to medium high. Add the vegetables that were put aside and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Saute until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender. Add the ground beef and pork sausage cook for another 8-10 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked, break up into crumble as you stir then drain the grease.

In a large stock pot combine the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes & chilies, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, tomato sauce, green chilies, Taco Bell Mild Sauce, packet ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix, packet taco seasoning mix, and ½ teaspoon pepper.  Add in the cooked meat and vegetables and stir till well combined.

Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. As soon as it comes to boil reduce the heat to medium low and let it simmer with the lid on, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pot from the heat. Take cover off and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with your favorite taco toppings. We recommend corn chips, sour cream, taco shredded cheese, jalopenos, and cilantro.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 402
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1410mg
  • Fat: 18.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.7g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28.6g
  • Cholesterol: 73mg
Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

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Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30min
  • Total Time: 45min

Ingredients

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2 cups riced, raw cauliflower

1 poblano pepper minced

2 large eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 tablespoons butter or ghee, grease muffin pan

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoon dried chives

1/4 cup coconut flour


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. 

Grease a muffin pan with butter or ghee and set aside.

In a large bowl beat 2 eggs. Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Rice the cauliflower with a box grater or food processor. If using the box grater use the medium-sized holes to grate the cauliflower into a rice like texture. Then add the rice cauliflower to the big bowl.

On a cutting board mince the poblano pepper and then add to the big bowl.

Then add the grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, dried onion flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, baking powder, dried chives, and coconut flour. 

Stir till everything is well combined.

Use a spatula and divide the batter into the 12 greased muffin cups.

Bake the poblano cheddar muffins for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Let the muffins cool for one hour before taking out of pan or serving.


Notes

Wear plastic gloves if you have sensitive skin when cutting the poblano pepper. Leftovers can be in the refrigerator for up to one week or three months in the freezer. Don’t use muffin/cupcake liners as they will stick to the paper.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: .7g
  • Sodium: 221mg
  • Fat: 9.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.4g
  • Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 6.6g
  • Cholesterol: 56mg
Red Wine Chili

Red Wine Chili

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Red Wine Chili

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 135
  • Total Time: 155

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Jimmy Dean regular pork sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup Merlot
  • 1 ( 6 oz)can tomato paste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can basil, garlic, & oregano diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained

Instructions

  1. On a cutting board chop the onion, yellow pepper, poblano pepper and garlic and place in a large
  2. stock pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium till the onions and pepper are tender.
  3. While the onion and peppers are cooking you can multi task by placing a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork sausage and ground beef the frying pan stirring till it is all brown and crumbly.
  4. When the ground beef and pork sausage are browned, drain the fat. Then add the beef mixture to the stock pot.
  5. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground black pepper, salt, bay leaves, merlot, tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, and the diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. This gives it time for the flavors to marinate together.
  6. Add the kidney beans and brown sugar and let it simmer for 30 more minutes.

Notes

  • Top this chili with your favorite toppings. We used sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 564
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Protein: 26
  • Cholesterol: 51
Fajita Chicken Kebabs

Fajita Chicken Kebabs

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Fajita Chicken Kebabs

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 35

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large orange bell pepper
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 purple onion
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium size bowl make the marinade. Whisk together the lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, liquid smoke flavoring, cayenne pepper, black pepper. Set aside. On a cutting board cut up the chicken into bite size pieces. Then put the chicken in a zip-top bag with half of the marinade sauce. Cut up the peppers and onion into bite size pieces and put in a zip-top bag with half of the marinade sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight. Then take the skewers and alternate between the chicken, peppers, and onions. Keep going till the skewer is filled. Grill the Fajita Chicken Kebabs over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cook through.

Notes

  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole as desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 133
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 576
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 7
  • Protein: 13
  • Cholesterol: 32
Spaghetti With Chicken & Thai Peanut Sauce

Spaghetti With Chicken & Thai Peanut Sauce

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Spaghetti With Chicken & Thai Peanut Sauce

  • Author: Cherie | Taste And Review
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 24
  • Total Time: 39

Ingredients

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  • 5 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • Half a box of spaghetti noodles
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrot
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups of edamame beans
  • Half of poblano pepper
  • One red bell pepper
  • 5 green onions
  • 1 ounce of water chestnuts diced
  • 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup regular soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 5 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, don’t use ginger powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha
  • Honey roasted peanuts (Garnish on top for presentation)
  • Sesame seeds (Garnish on top for presentation)
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro, rough chopped (Garnish on top for presentation)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts into a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken meat is no longer pink (10 to 12 minutes). Place chicken on plate and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Then shred it with two forks. While chicken is cooking make the sauce. In a medium size bowl whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and Sriracha. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions; rinse and drain. While noodles are cooking cut up the poblano pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, water chestnuts and set aside in a large mixing bowl. Then after noodles are drained add the noodles to the mixing bowl along with the shredded chicken and edamame beans. Stir well make sure sauce covers the noodles. Garnish with cilantro, peanuts and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Taste for hotness and fix to your liking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 441
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 707
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Protein: 33
  • Cholesterol: 61