Showing posts with label paleo mexican food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paleo mexican food. Show all posts
Mexican food is my most favorite food. Is there anything better than tortillas and cheese? Throw some guacamole and a cold corona in there and I'm good for a long time.
The fact that mexican food consists of two very important things, both which are not allowed on paleo, makes consuming mexican food tricky.
I'm so sick of making chicken in lettuce cups and calling them tacos. Those are not tacos. That is chicken and lettuce. Then, my eyes opened to the world that is paleo tortillas. Whole Foods became my best friend when I found these babies. They are my perfect solution to my strong need for mexican food.
Once I found those, I knew I had to make enchiladas. Needless to say, I won the wife of the week award when Adam came home and found these babies in the oven. Warning --> they are a little harder to eat because they tend to fall apart easier, but hey it's mexican food and I am happy.
I used my old enchilada recipe and just subbed out the things that aren't considered paleo. Most enchilada sauces are semi-paleo so if you don't want to make your own, just check the ingredients, you are probably very close!
Or, even better, follow my recipe! (selfless plug -- I can't help myself). Without further ado -->
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,
divided
1/2 onion,
finely diced
1 jalapeno minced
1 avocado, diced
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
9 Paleo tortillas
For the sauce
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Happy Wednesday everyone and enjoy!
The fact that mexican food consists of two very important things, both which are not allowed on paleo, makes consuming mexican food tricky.
I'm so sick of making chicken in lettuce cups and calling them tacos. Those are not tacos. That is chicken and lettuce. Then, my eyes opened to the world that is paleo tortillas. Whole Foods became my best friend when I found these babies. They are my perfect solution to my strong need for mexican food.
Once I found those, I knew I had to make enchiladas. Needless to say, I won the wife of the week award when Adam came home and found these babies in the oven. Warning --> they are a little harder to eat because they tend to fall apart easier, but hey it's mexican food and I am happy.
I used my old enchilada recipe and just subbed out the things that aren't considered paleo. Most enchilada sauces are semi-paleo so if you don't want to make your own, just check the ingredients, you are probably very close!
Or, even better, follow my recipe! (selfless plug -- I can't help myself). Without further ado -->
Ingredients:
For the sauce
Instructions:
- To make the enchilada sauce, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add in the remaining ingredients except the salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt. If desired, use an immersion blender to puree the onion and garlic into the sauce.
- Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in the ground beef and jalapeno and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned, then remove from heat.
- Stir in a few spoonfuls of the enchilada sauce to coat the meat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with a very thin layer of the enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with the meat mixture and roll over. Place the tortillas in the baking dish side by side. Cover with the remaining sauce and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topped with avocado and cilantro.
Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! In an effort to learn a little bit about Cinco de Mayo and not be totally ignorant to it's importance -- I did some research.
Cinco De Mayo is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. This battle was significant in that the 4000 Mexican soldiers were greatly outnumbered by the well-equipped French army of 8000 that had not been defeated for almost 50 years. Second, since the Battle of Puebla, no country in the Americas has subsequently been invaded by any other European military force.Get it Mexico! I'm celebrating you today! And, I'm celebrating you the best way I know how. I'm making delicious tacos, drinking a margarita and I'm going to listen to great music. Chris Stapleton, we're coming for you tonight.
PS. Isn't this picture of Tullum, Mexico stunning?
Today I'm sharing Crock Pot Pork Green Chile. (1) Is there anything better than cooking in a crock-pot? Life is so easy when you come home to crock-pot dinner. (2) is there anything than pork green chile? I was so excited for our dinner, I texted Adam in the middle of the day. See the proof below.
This is paleo-omg's recipe, but I added some things. She is a paleo goddess, I LOVE her recipes. You need to go check her out if paleo (or good food) is your thing.
Ingredients:
- 2lb pork roast
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 anaheim chilis, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, seeds removed and chopped
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 (8oz) can of diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sage
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pull out your crockpot.
- Place your pork roast in the crockpot and place all the veggies around it.
- Pour your green chiles and tomatoes over the pork.
- Toss in all the spices on top.
- Pour your broth in the crockpot.
- Turn your crockpot on low and cook for 6-8 hours.
- Once the time has elapsed, use some tongs to shred your pork and mix all the ingredients together.
- Enjoy!
- PS. These are great with Paleo Almond Flour tortillas -- you can find them at Whole Foods!
PORK GREEN CHILE. (yes I recognize I spelled it wrong in my text).
What's your favorite thing to make for Cinco De Mayo? How are you celebrating today?
What's your favorite thing to make for Cinco De Mayo? How are you celebrating today?
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