Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls (w/Avocado Corn Salsa)

Ingredients

Honey Chipotle Chicken

• 2 lbs chicken breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 chipotle Chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1+ tbsp garlic powder 
• 1+ tbsp ground cumin 
• juice of 1lime
• salt and pepper if you want

Avocado Corn Salsa

• 1 bag frozen corn, thawed (or fresh grilled sweet corn, cut from cob)
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
• 1 bundle scallions, chopped
• 1 tbsp cumin
• juice of 2 limes
• salt and pepper to taste

Other ingredients

• Cooked rice (we did 4 cups)
• Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
• Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Honey Chipotle Chicken

1. Whisk together olive oil, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken to a freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let chicken marinade for 1-4 hours. (I did overnight and that worked fine, too.)
2. Preheat grill to 400 - 425 degrees F or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. 
3. Remove chicken and let rest for 5-10 minutes before dicing.

Avocado Corn Salsa

1. Combine corn kernels, diced avocado, jalapeno, scallions, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and taste test.

Assembling the Bowls

1. Divide rice evenly into bowls. Top with chicken, salsa, and cheese. Garnish with extra lime wedges.

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Original recipe found on RecipeRunner. Posted by Emilee.

Pork Tacos with Roasted Veggies, Fresh Salsa, & Lime Crema

(This one is way easier to follow if it's broken down into sections)

Spice Mixture

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Combine in a small bowl. Divide in half.

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Roasted Veggies

• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Half of the spice mix

Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice the bell peppers and half of the onion into thin strips (save the other half of the onion for the salsa). Put into a bowl with the frozen corn, olive oil, and spice mix. Toss to combine. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven until the veggies have softened, about 18-20 minutes.

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Lime Crema

• 1 lime
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Zest lime into a small bowl (save the lime for the salsa). Add yogurt, salt, and pepper and mix.

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Fresh Salsa

• The lime you zested for the crema
• The other half of the onion from the roasted veggies
• 1 small bunch cilantro
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 2 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Juice the zested lime into a medium-size bowl. Finely chop the cilantro, mince the other half of the onion, and quarter the tomatoes. Combine with lime juice. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix.

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Pork

• 4 pork chops, boneless
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Half of the spice mix

Slice the pork chops into thin strips. Toss with the remaining spice mix. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the pork, cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is golden brown, 4-6 minutes.

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Tortillas

• 12 small corn or flour tortillas

Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave until heated through, 30 to 60 seconds.

Tacos: Assemble!

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Original recipe: Mealime

Posted by Piera

One-Pot Creamy Taco Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 4½ cup water
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• small bunch cilantro, stemmed and diced

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ground turkey. Stirring occasionally, cook until turkey is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Add the pasta, tomatoes, water, and spices to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked and most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3. Once the pasta is done, remove from heat. If more than ½ cup of liquid is remaining in the pot, strain off excess liquid.
4. Add cheese, yogurt, and cilantro to the pot with the pasta and stir until cheese is melted and creamy.

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Original recipe: Mealime

Posted by: Piera

Green Chicken Enchiladas

 Ingredients:

• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning (Emilee's conversion: 1/4 cup)
• 3 cups mozzarella, shredded
• 3 cups Monterey jack, shredded
• 1 cup sour cream
• 10 10" corn tortillas (or more)
• 1 28-oz can green enchilada sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, 2 cups of the mozzarella and 2 cups of the Monterey jack cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper or tea towel and microwave for 1 minute.
4. Scoop ⅓ cup of the enchilada filling into the tortilla and roll tightly. Arrange (seam side down) in a 9X13 baking dish and repeat with remaining tortillas. 
   TIP: Spread some enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish first to prevent the tortillas from sticking.
5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the prepared enchiladas followed by the remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 25 minutes.

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Original Recipe: The Modern Proper

Posted by Emilee

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Nachos

INGREDIENTS

For the roasted sweet potatoes:

• 1 to 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups cubed)
• 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

For the beans:

• 2 tablespoons Sofrita sauce (in the Mexican aisle, in jars)
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Apple cider vinegar or water, as needed

For the Cheese Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar

To serve:

• Tortilla chips
• Tomatillo salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced thin
• Chopped tomatoes
• Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• Lime wedges
• Whatever else you want

  

METHOD

1. Roast the sweet potatoes: 
1. Preheat oven to 425F. 
2. In a medium-sized bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Spread on a baking sheet in an even layer. 
3. Bake 15 minutes, then use a spatula to flip and stir the sweet potatoes. Roast another 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes have puffed up and have crisp, roasted edges.
2. Make the cheese sauce: 
1. Melt the butter in a small sauce pot. 
2. Add the flour, and heat and whisk the butter and flour together until they become bubbly and foamy. Continue to cook and whisk the bubbly mixture for about 60 seconds. 
3. Whisk the milk into the flour and butter mixture. Turn the heat up slightly and allow the milk to come to a simmer while whisking. When it reaches a simmer, the mixture will thicken. 
4. Once it's thick enough to coat a spoon, turn off the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar, one handful at a time, until melted into the sauce. If needed, place the pot over a low flame to help the cheese melt.
3. Heat the black beans: 
1. Mix Sofrito and beans, then nuke them in the microwave until warm
4. Serve the nachos: 
1. Make a bed of chips, top with cheese sauce, then whatever toppings you wish.

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Original recipe: Simply Recipes and Budget Bytes

Posted by Jasmine

Crock Pot Carnitas Tacos with Chipotle Cream

Ingredients

For the chipotle cream:

• 2 teaspoons chipotles in adobo, finely minced
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

For the carnitas:

• 1 (4-5 lb) boneless pork roast, trimmed & cut into 3" chunks
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 12 oz beer
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle in adobo, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce
• 2½ teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1½ teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the tacos:

• 12-16 corn tortillas, toasted
• Cotija cheese, for topping
• Cilantro, for topping

Directions

1. In a small, sealable container, combine the sour cream, chipotles, and lime juice. Mix well and taste-- add more adobo sauce if you like yours spicier, or more sour cream if you'd like to tame the heat. Cover and refrigerate.
2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat the oil. When hot, add in the pork and sear until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the pork in the bottom of the crock pot.
3. Add in the onion, beer, chipotle, garlic, and seasonings, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. After 6 hours, check your pork. When it easily shreds with a fork, it is ready to be removed from the broth and shredded.
5. (Optional) Preheat the broiler and prepare two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Scatter the pork around the baking sheets and ladle about ¼ cup of the broth over each sheet of pork.  Place one sheet under the broiler for about 5 minutes, then toss the pork and ladle another ¼ cup of broth over. Broil once more, until crispy but not overcooked, and then ladle another ¼ cup broth over the pork. Repeat with the second sheet.

When the pork is done, serve it in toasted corn tortillas with the chipotle cream. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro.

The original recipe (follow link below) had quick-pickled jalapenos and onions.  I liked them, but my husband didn't and they honestly didn't add much to the experience.

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Original recipe: Host the Toast

Posted by Jasmine

Fajita Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (off a rotisserie chicken, out of a can, or about 3 large breasts)
• 2 cups instant rice
• 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup (or powdered good stuff)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend (or 1/3c onion and half or so of a red or green bell pepper)
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro*Tel), undrained
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (1.12-ounce) packet fajita seasoning
• 1 (8-ounce) shredded Mexican blend cheese ( about 2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken, sour cream, diced onion and bell pepper, tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and about half of the cheese. Mix to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly. 
3. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted. (Or just add it at the beginning, that works fine)

I'm not usually much for "cans of stuff" recipes, but sometimes you just gotta feed your family quick and easy
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Original recipe: Southern BitePosted by Jasmine

Cheesy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 2 cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 3 medium zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise [1]
• 1 lb ground beef
• ⅓ cup diced onion
• 1 clove garlic, grated (or a few spoonfuls of minced)
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon oregano, rubbed between the palms of your hands [2]
• 1½ cups cauliflower rice (frozen is a great time-saver)
• ½ cup shredded cheese, orange variety, dealer's choice
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Drain the juice from one can of the tomatoes/chilies into a large baking dish. Set aside. Add the entire contents of the other can and spread evenly.
3. Use a small spoon to hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving about ¼ an inch on either side. [3] Place them (cut side up) in the baking dish.
4. Saute the onion over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until brown. Then add in the garlic, spices, cauliflower rice, and remaining tomatoes and green chiles.
5. Mix everything together until combined and cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Divide the taco filling equally into the hollowed zucchini boats. Top with shredded cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake 25-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.

Note: you can forgo the zucchini altogether and spread the taco mixture over tortilla chips, top with cheese, and have a huge, amazing pan of nachos.

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Original recipe: Recipe Runner
Posted by Piera

[1] So I can only fit 3 zucchinos (ha. leaving that) in my 9x13" Pyrex but I also doubled this recipe to not use only half a pound of ground beef (because why) - so the moral of the story is that you will have more taco filling than will fit in the zucchinos. Which is actually quite useful if you have a husband who *does not like* zucchini. or zucchino.
[2] oh, la, fresh-rubbed oregano *eye roll*
[3] no lie, this is actually a lot easier than it seems.

Baked Turkey Meatballs- 7 Ways

Ingredients

Base recipe (start them all with this)

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs

• 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons fish sauce

Taco Turkey Meatballs

• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

Italian Turkey Meatballs

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan

Greek Turkey Meatballs

• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Hoisin Ginger Turkey Meatballs

• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated

Maple Chipotle Turkey Meatballs

• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• optional: 1/2 chipotle pepper for extra spice

Lemongrass Ginger Turkey Meatballs

• 1 stalk lemongrass outer leaves removed, cut into small chunks
• 1 shallot or half a small onion cut into chunks
• 1 inch piece of ginger sliced
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

All meatballs except Lemongrass Ginger Meatballs

1. Stir together all ingredients.
2. Roll into 1.5 tablespoon balls.
3. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Lemongrass Ginger Meatballs

1. Place the lemongrass, shallot, ginger and oil in a small food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Add to a small pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through.
3. Transfer to a medium bowl containing all the remaining ingredients and follow other Instructions from there.

Serving Suggestions

Thai Curry Baked Turkey Meatballs
with cauliflower rice
with a carrot & cucumber slaw
with steamed veggies and rice

Taco Baked Turkey Meatballs
meatball…tacos?
burrito bowls


Italian Baked Turkey Meatballs
baked in marinara and served over zoodles + linguine
add to minestrone soup in place of sausage
with Creamy Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower


Greek Baked Turkey Meatballs
Serve in a pita pocket with greek salad and tzatziki
Serve with roast potatoes, peppers and onion
with Wild Rice Pilaf

Hoisin Ginger Baked Turkey Meatballs
serve on a soba noodle salad
serve in lettuce wraps with rice and thinly sliced bell peppers (plus extra hoisin)


Maple Chipotle Baked Turkey Meatballs
Serve with sweet potato fries
burrito bowls
Serve with a salad tossed in Asian Salad Dressing


Lemongrass Ginger Baked Turkey Meatballs
Add to a stir fry (goes particularly well with Thai and Vietnamese flavors)
Make meatball bahn mi


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Original recipe: Sweet Peas and Saffron
Posted by Jasmine

Smokey Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cans black beans, rinsed (Ain't nobody got time to soak beans)
• 1 lb smoked ham hock or shank
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
• 1 medium sweet potato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (can substitute 2 large carrots)
• 1/2 carrot, chopped fine
• 1 celery rib, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder - (This would almost certainly be better with a little cayenne, too, because I loves me some heat, but that's to your discretion)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp molasses
• 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 3 to 4 Tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon juice)
• Salt

Garnish:

• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Sour cream
• Avocado, peeled and chopped

Method

1. *I just threw it all in a crockpot and skipped the blender last time and it was great! Do what you want!  This soup doesn't own you!  (Don't forget to get the meat off the ham hock)

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1. Heat olive oil in a large 8-quart thick-bottomed pot on medium high until the oil is hot, but not smoking. Add the onions, celery, sweet potato and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, about 10-15 minutes. 
2. Reduce heat to medium, add the cumin, chili powder, and garlic, cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the beans, ham hock, bay leaves, chicken stock, molasses, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaves. Remove ham hock from the pot. Cut ham meat away from the bone and cut into small, bite-sized pieces, set aside.
5. Remove 4 cups of the soup (about half of it) to a blender. Purée until smooth and return to the pot of soup. (You may need to purée the soup in smaller portions, depending on the size of your blender. Don't fill the blender more than half way at a time and hold the lid while blending.) 
6. Add back the ham pieces to the soup. 
7. Add 3 Tbsp of lime juice. 
8. Adjust seasonings. If on the sweet side, add a bit more lime juice. Salt to taste.

Serve with garnishes. Makes 8 cups. Serves 6.

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Original recipe: Simply Recipes

Posted by Jasmine

Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle in adobo  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage (This is also good with extra carrots and/or corn in place of the cabbage)
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 4 8- to 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas

Directions

1. Whisk vinegar, oil, chipotle and salt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage, carrot and cilantro; toss to combine. Taste for spice level and add more adobo sauce.
2. Mash beans and avocado in another medium bowl with a potato masher or fork. Stir in cheese and onion.
3. To assemble the wraps, spread about 1/2 cup of the bean-avocado mixture onto tortilla and top with about 2/3 cup of the cabbage-carrot slaw. Roll up. 
4. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut the wraps in half to serve, if desired.

Serve with tortilla chips, salsa and Tecate beer.

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Original recipe: Eating Well

Posted by Jasmine

Queso Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle (or Mesquite) 30 minute marinade
• 4 boneless chicken breast (8 thin-sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp southwest seasoning or chili powder
• 8 oz velveeta (diced) or jarred queso
• 10 oz can diced tomatoes & green chilies (or homemade pico style salsa)

Directions

1. Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. When ready, grill chicken until done (165 degrees).
2. While the chicken is grilling prepare the orzo.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add orzo. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.  Stir in Southwestern Seasoning or chili powder, tomato paste and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Combine diced tomatoes & green chiles (undrained) and Velveeta in a medium bowl.  Heat on HIGH in the microwave in 30 second intervals until cheese is melted.
5. To assemble the Queso Smothered Chicken - place 1/4 of the orzo on a plate, top with grilled chicken. Pour 3-4 Tbsp cheese dip over chicken and orzo.

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Original recipe: The Plain Chicken

Posted by Emilee

Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, firmly packed
• 3 cloves garlic, FRESH
• 2 tbsp oregano, FRESH
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp lemon zest, optional
• pinch red pepper flakes, optional
• salt

Directions

1. Combine parsley, garlic, and oregano in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until herbs are finely chopped and garlic is minced.
2. Transfer herbs to a medium bowl and stir in olive oil, vinegar, and lemon zest (if using).
3. Season with salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using)

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Original recipe: unknown

Posted by Emilee

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs lean boneless pork roast, excess fat trimmed, cut into 3-inch chunks
• 1 cup beer (or chicken stock)
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

2. Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker, and give the mixture a stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
3. Once the pork is cooked, preheat your broiler to high heat and prepare two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Use a fork to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, and then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the prepared baking sheets, spreading the pork in an even layer and leaving the juices behind in the slow cooker.  (Don’t discard the juices, we’re going to use them later!)
4. Place one sheet under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the edges of the pork begin browning and crisping up. Remove the sheet from the oven, then ladle about 1/4 cup of the juices from the slow cooker evenly over the pork, and then give it a good toss with some tongs.  Broil for an additional 5 minutes to get the meat more crispy. Then remove and ladle an additional 1/4 cup of broth over the crispy pork.
5. Repeat with the other baking sheet of pork.
6. Serve immediately in tacos, burritos, salads, or whatever sounds good to you!  This pork can also be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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Original recipe: GimmeSomeOven

Posted by Emilee

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 lime
• 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained 

Directions

1. Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
2. Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
3. Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
4. Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
5. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
7. Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
8. NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
9. Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!

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Original recipe: Tasty.co
Posted by: Emilee

Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

• 5-6 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (red is preferred, but others can be used)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 Serrano or Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine
2. Let sit for at least an hour, preferable overnight
3. Enjoy!

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Original recipe: HireTheStache.com

Posted by Emilee

Salsa Fresca Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs thin sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 2 c pico de gallo
• 1 c Mexican style cheese
• Cilantro, if desired

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F
2. Lay the chicken flat in a large baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. 
3. Cover chicken with the pico then top with cheese. 
4. Bake on middle rack for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro. 
6. Serve with white or spanish rice. (Or cauli-rice for keto diets)

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Original Recipe: Easy Family Recipes

Posted by Emilee

Servings: 6
Carbs/serving: 2g

Chile Con Queso Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 4 large boneless chicken breasts, halved (or 8 thin-sliced chicken breasts)
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3-1/2 tbsp homemade)
• 1 jar salsa con queso
• 1 can green chilies (can use tomatoes with green chilies)
• 1 c Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• ¾ c half-and-half (heavy cream for keto)
• 1 c chopped tomatoes
• 1 c chopped green onions

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a medium size baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Toss the chicken in the taco seasoning and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly browned on each side.
4. In a large bowl, combine the queso, chilis, cheese, and half-and-half until well blended.
5. Pour a small amount of the queso mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, just enough to cover the bottom.
6. Layer with the chicken. Then pour the rest of the queso mixture of the top of the chicken.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes longer, or until the juice from the chicken is clear.
9. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes, and green onions. 
10. Serve with white rice (or not, for keto diets)

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Original recipe: Written Reality

Posted by Emilee

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 ⅓ lbs ground beef
• ½  tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 ½ tbsp homemade)
• 2 c water
• 1 c salsa
• 2 c Mexican style cheese
• 8 oz rotini pasta

Optional toppings - chopped tomatoes avocado, crushed tortilla chips/nacho cheese Doritos, chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly. Drain grease.
3. Stir taco seasoning into ground beef then stir in water, salsa and pasta noodles. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Turn off heat and stir in cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve with optional toppings if desired.

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Original Recipe: Mother Thyme

Posted by Emilee