South Beach Phase 1 Chili Recipe 395

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, 1 T of the chili powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring to break up the pieces, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate.
• Add pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and remaining chili powder to same saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their juices, black beans, pinto beans, and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover, add cooked beef, and cook over medium heat until chili thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.

Steps:

• Season the cut chicken breast with the salt and 1/2 of the ground cumin seed.
• Brown the onion in olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed stock pot.
• Add the chicken and cook until nearly done.
• Add the garlic, oregano & jalapeno and cook another 5 minutes or so.
• Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to break apart, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, salsa verde (tomatillo sauce), green pepper, celery & jicama (if available). Stir well.
• Add the canellini (or garbanzo) beans & hominy and stir gently to mix well.
• Check for seasonings, adding more ground cumin, salt or jalapeno to your taste.
• Bring to a gentle boil then simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours until done.
• The jicama will stay crunchy, adding a bit of texture to the soup.
• Top with low fat cheddar or mexican cheese blend if desired.
• Excellent if served with cheese quesadillas.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Cut the fish into 4 equal-size portions. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary in a bowl. Brush the mixture onto the fish.
• To grill, arrange the fish on a grill rack or use a grill basket sprayed with olive oil cooking spray. Grill over medium-hot coals until the fish flakes easily (allow 4-6 minutes per 1/2" of thickness). If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through grilling.
• To broil, spray the rack of a broiler pan with olive oil cooking spray and arrange the fish on it. Broil 4" from the heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2" thickness. If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it through broiling.
• To serve, top the fish with capers, if using, and garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

Steps:

• Heat skillet to med-high heat.
• Cook bacon, onions, and peppers until tender.
• While bacon is cooking stir seasoning and cheese into egg mixture.
• When bacon is done stire in egg mixture until eggs are scrambled.
• Add different vegetables to mix it up!

Steps:

• Brown beef and diced onion. Drain off grease. Add other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for at least 15 min. Can also make in crockpot on low for hours.