Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili

I put a spin on classic Texas beef chili by adding mushrooms and quinoa. Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili (gasp), what?! Sit down if you need to, let that sink in. It may be a little unconventional but, darn, if it isn’t just as spicy, satisfying and downright delicious as old-school chili. I think if hard-pressed, even strict chili enthusiasts would have to agree.   Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili

So why did I put mushrooms and quinoa in classic Texas-style beef chili, you ask? I’ll admit, first was out of practical necessity – I *thought* I had a little more ground beef in the freezer than I actually did. I figured adding mushrooms (which everyone knows pair well with beef) and quinoa (which has a similar texture of ground beef) would help me stretch the recipe — which it did indeed! But there are other benefits too! Read on to get the recipe and learn all the benefits of this beef chili with mushrooms and quinoa. Continue reading

 Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce

 Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce – this homemade meal was as easy as was epic, if I do say so myself. Well, ordering a cart full of frozen meats from WildForkFoods.com  for my protein fix this week – turkey, bacon steak, beef chuck roast and these beautiful tenderloin steaks was EASY.

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce

Shelling the pecans foraged on a recent day trip was NOT, lol . . . but I took the task as a personal challenge. Was so convenient to get all these quality meats delivered directly to door with free shipping on first order. Food from Wild Fork really IS fresher, they “blast freeze” at -40 degrees to seal in vitamins, minerals and flavor . . .satisfaction guaranteed! Read on to get the recipe: Continue reading

Grilled Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle

Grilling season is heating up and since I’ve already served up most of my tried-and-true beef grilling recipes by July, I decided to play around with some beef flavor pairings.

Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle

And, voila, an easy, but deliciously bold, recipe for Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle was born! Read on for all the sizzling details. Continue reading

Stay Home: Best Healthy Frozen Food Delivery & Pantry Snacks  

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It’s getting harder and harder to leave the house and forage for food! Many of us, like myself, are mandated by law to “shelter in place” for the greater good, although we are still allowed to get out and shop (if we can even find food on the store shelves)! Others of us are in risk groups, have been exposed, or actually dealing with corona virus and can’t get out to find food at all.jennifer holding box porch food delivery

I have easy solutions that can help you keep up your clean-eating routine during the COVID-19 pandemic, including frozen meal delivery services and a few personal small-brand, healthy snack favorites. Ready on to get all the details and a few discount codes. Continue reading

Mushroom Beef Quinoa Muffin Tin Meatloaves | Low-Carb

Scenario: You’re harried, they’re hungry and the high hopes of getting a healthy dinner on the table is tanking. But, don’t pick up the phone for pizza delivery because my recipe for Garlicky Mushroom Beef Quinoa Muffin Tin Meatloaves is a little meal time miracle. Garlic Beef Mushroom Quinoa Muffin Tin Meatloaves

Personal-sized and pleasing to even the pickiest eaters, this easy meatloaf recipe is a tasty time-saver, taking only about 10 minutes to put together and 25 minutes to cook. Read on to get this yummy, low-carb, meal-prep friendly beef recipe. Continue reading