Moroccan Lamb Chili

The flavors in this dish are so elegant and pleasing while the preparation is simple and easy.

2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil

1 medium onion finely diced

1 pound organic ground lamb 

4 garlic cloves minced or pressed

1-2 tablespoon harissa (Moroccan chile paste)

1 tablespoon ground cumin 

2 teaspoons sea salt 

One 28-ounce cans organic fire roasted diced tomatoes

One 15-ounce cans organic chickpeas rinsed and drained

1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

2 cups grass fed beef stock or water

2 cups frozen or fresh spinach

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Organic Greek yogurt for serving

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil. Saute the onion over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the lamb. Cook the meat, breaking apart with your spatula, until nicely brown and cooked through, 5 minutes. Add the garlic, harissa (add more if you like the extra spice), cumin, and salt. Cook for about one minute to incorporate. Pour in the tomatoes and simmer until the liquid has reduced 15 minutes.

Stir in the chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and spinach. Cover with the stock. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning.

Serve the chili with Greek yogurt and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Squash, and Chicken Sausage [VIDEO]

Serves 3-4

Core Plan

This is a great fall dish that is so easy it is incredible. The flavors of the squash, Brussels sprouts and chicken sausage are delightful together. Give this one a try.

1 delicata squash

1 package fresh Brussels Sprouts

1 package organic chicken sausage

Salt

Pepper

Organic Maple Syrup

Slice a delicata squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds and slice into half moons. (You can eat the skin)

Slice Brussels Sprouts in half.

Put everything on a parchment lined baking sheet 😋

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, avocado oil and a bit of organic maple syrup. 

Bake for 30 min at 350 degrees 

Slice the chicken sausage into coins and add to the pan, increase temp to 400 degrees and bake for another 10 min or so. 

Enjoy

Easy Beef & Green Bean Casserole [VIDEO]

This recipe gives me 50’s casserole vibes and Thanksgiving green bean casserole vibes but in a much easier and healthier way.  It uses ingredients you can easily have on hand at all times and it is very budget friendly.  It is a crowd pleaser meaning that kids will love it as will picky adults.  This makes for great leftovers and can be easily frozen as well.  

Advanced Plan & Core Plan

Serves 2-3 (double recipe to serve 4-6)

2 lbs grass fed ground beef

salt and pepper to taste

1/8 tsp fresh grated nutmeg (optional)

1/2 block organic cream cheese

1/4 cup grass fed half and half

3 cans organic green beans, drained

3-4 cups shredded organic cheese (I used mozerella)

Brown the ground beef, drain any extra fat and add salt, pepper, nutmeg and mix well.  Add in the cream cheese and half and half and let melt and incorporate.

Put the meat mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish, add green beans in an even layer, then top with cheese.  Bake for about 30 minutes in a 375 degree oven or until it is cooked through and the cheese is melted.  

Deconstructed Grass-Fed Burger Bowl

This is an easy, healthy, AFFORDABLE dinner idea.  It is made with simple ingredients you can easily keep on hand.

Core Plan

Serves 2 (double or triple the recipe for more)

Organic Potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes

1 lb grass-fed beef

Salt

Pepper

Garlic Powder

Paprika

Sauce

1/4 cup avocado mayo

3 tablespoons sugarless ketchup

1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

2-3 tablespoons finely diced dill pickles

Toppings:

lettuce, tomato, chopped red onion, fried free range egg, pickles, etc.

Directions:

Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Roast the potatoes at 400 degrees untiled browned and tender.

Brown the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Season to taste.

Mix the sauce ingredients.

Assemble the bowls with potatoes, meat, then the sauce and toppings.

Eggroll in a Bowl [VIDEO]

People often ask me for easy recipes and I’m not sure it can get much simpler than this. Here, I show you how to make an eggroll in a bowl, give you practical, time-saving tips, show you how to eat on a budget, get you excited about getting in the kitchen, and show you how to pack nutrition into your meals.

Recipe below

1 pound grass-fed ground beef

1/2 head green cabbage, shredded or 1 bag of shredded cabbage

1/4 cup coconut aminos or liquid aminos (look for non-gmo)

1-2 tablespoons local honey (leave this out for Advanced Plan)

2 tablespoons sriracha (check ingredients for sugar)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 teaspoons ginger, microplaned

Optional”

green onions

eggs

brown rice

sesame seeds

Chili oil crunch

Directions:

Brown the ground beef and leave some of the fat.

Add the aminos, honey, sriracha, garlic and ginger and mix well.

Add the cabbage and let cook down until soft.

Add eggs if desired and scramble into the mixture.

Serve over rice if desired and top with green onions, chili oil crunch or sesame seeds