Turkey (Or Grass-Fed Beef) Chili

I have been experimenting with a lot of new clean eating recipes from my new cookbook, "Fixate" and absolutely LOVE every single one!!  The recipes have been approved by my hubby and my three small children, so the entire family can enjoy eating clean with lots of flavor and deliciousness!!!  Here is the one I made tonight:

Turkey Chili (only I used grass-fed beef, as I used my ground turkey in another recipe!)

Serves 8(about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tsp. extra virgin organic coconut oil, melted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cans of kidney beans(or pinto beans)
(15oz each) drained, rinsed
1 lb of cooked 93% lean ground turkey breast(or lean grass-fed ground beef)
1(15oz) can organic diced tomatoes, no salt added
1 cup of red wine
1 Tbsp. ground chili powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp crushed red pepper(optional, adds a bit of heat!)
1/4 cup chopped freh cilantro
8 tsp crumbled goat cheese

Directions:
1.  Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat-high heat.
2.  Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until onion translucent.
3.  Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
4.  Add turkey(or grass-fed beef) beans, tomatoes(with liquid), wine, chili powder, salt, and red pepper, Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
5.  Evenly divide between six serving bowls; top with cilantro and cheese.(I used sharp cheddar did not have goat cheese)

Our Family's Favorite Recipe

I just wanted to share our family's favorite recipe.  We usually enjoy these on Tuesday's, as we got the idea to have "Taco Tuesday" from the "Lego Movie!"  Now I always know what we are going to have on Tuesday's for dinner.  I must admit, I give the Pioneer Woman credit for the spices in this recipe!  Here it is!

Chicken Tacos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil(or if you prefer to not use canola, another oil that does well over high heat)
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 4 oz can diced green chiles
16 small yellow corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
Greek yogurt
Hot sauce
homemade guacamole( easy! 1 ripe avocado, squeeze of lime, dash of salt, mash up with fork)
diced roma tomatoes

1.  Mix chili powder, cumin and salt in small bowl
2.  Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil(or oil you choose to use) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and chilis and saute for a about 4-5 minutes or until chicken has lost color.
3.  Add in spice mix saute with chicken until chicken cooked through.
Remove from pan, place chicken in small bowl, set aside.
4.  In another skillet, heat about 1/2-1 cup of canola oil over medium-high heat.
5.  measure about 1/4 cup of chicken in corn tortilla
6. Use tongs to grasp tortilla closed between tongs..
7.  Lay in hot oil, holding down top half of tortilla so it stays closed.
8.  Fry until golden brown, flip taco over.
9.  Cook until brown and crispy on other side.
10.  Remove taco, place on paper towel lined plate.
11.  Sprinkle cheddar cheese in taco while still hot.
12.  Continue to do until there is no more chicken.
13.  Add toppings: Add dollop of Greek yogurt, hot sauce, homemade guacamole, tomatoes, or even diced cucumbers! Enjoy!

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