Tag: Low Carb

Healthy Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Ingredients

  • 4-6 large Poblano Peppers Halved and seeded
  • 8oz of shredded Jack or Medium/Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 3/4 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 package Taco Seasoning (Use 3 tbsp.)
  • 2 cups of cooked White Rice (Eliminate for low carb)
  • 1 8oz can of Hot Tomato sauce (Regular Tomato sauce can be substituted)
  • 1/2 of a large onion diced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional Ingredients to kick up flavor
    • 1 teaspoon of cumin
    • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
    • Chopped Jalapeno (little spicy) or Serrano (more spicy)
    • 4 oz. Frozen corn
    • 1/2 can Black Beans

Directions

Brown ground beef till done. While browning add in taco seasoning. Add in onions and cook for 2 more mins. Then add in rice and stir till combined. Add in Optional seasonings and salt and tomato sauce. Stir to mix together. Remove from heat and let cool. Mix in half of the shredded cheese and any optional ingredients. Add in enough meat mixture to fill and sprinkle cheese on top. Cook at about 325 degrees F till pepper is cooked and cheese melted (about 20 mins).

Lower Carb Chili

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 4 – 5 slices of finely diced bacon
  • 2 – 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 – 6 oz can of tomato paste
  • 1 – 14 oz can of chili beans
  • 8 cloves of garlic
  • 2 yellow bell peppers
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 tbsp New Mexico chili powder
  • 4 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp of oregano
  • 1 tsp of basil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
  • 5 red chilies
  • 3 or more crushed red peppers
  • 3 tbsp beef bullion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • Additional Garlic powder & salt to taste

Directions

Brown ground beef and sausage in large pot, when brown add in rest of ingredients and simmer on low covered for 2-3 hours, stirring occastionally