I’m now on day 5 of the Whole30 challenge, and so far it’s being going great! I’m already feeling some changes in my body/energy, and I just keep getting more and more motivated to stick to it as the days go on.
…That’s not to say it’s been easy, though 😉 Turning down pumpkin whoopie pies last night was not my defining moment.
The first couple of days were particularly tough because I was eating boring food (i.e. plain grilled chicken and veggies). So on day 3 I decided to get creative and experiment with making chili, and I was VERY happy with how it turned out.
(Recipe can easily be doubled to serve more. I used all organic ingredients, but obviously not necessary!)
ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
14 oz can diced tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
coconut oil
directions:
First cook the ground beef in a stovetop pan with coconut oil and seasonings of your choice (I used salt, pepper, and a bit of extra chili powder). Set aside.
In a large pot, sauté the peppers and onions in coconut oil. Once they’re softened (about 10 minutes) add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked beef, and seasonings. Mix all together and let simmer for another 6-10 minutes uncovered.
It’s that simple! It might not be the real deal slow cooking chili, but it tastes pretty darn close. The tiny bit of cinnamon makes a HUGE (delicious) difference. Not to mention it’s QUICK, and Whole30 approved!
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Anyone else doing (or have done) Whole30? Would love any tips/suggestions you might have!
I have always wanted to try Whole 30 but have yet to take the plunge. But, I did create a Pinterest board of recipes for myself. 🙂
http://www.pinterest.com/katieladams/whole-30/
I’m interested in following your journey! I would love a recap of weekly meals!
awesome! I’ll be posting a recap this weekend 🙂
I love to add cinnamon to my chili. It’s such a fun secret weapon ingredient.
it makes such a huge difference!!
Good luck on your Whole30 experiment! I don’t follow any specific diet but much of what I eat is actually in line with the Whole30 approach (although I eat a lot of dairy). Since you’re eating meat (and it can get pricey), one of my suggestions is to buy a whole chicken and roast it in your oven. If you can get over the gross factor of dealing with a whole raw chicken (it took me some time), it’s a great way to have delicious leftovers for days!
Oh and that chili looks delicious!! Perfect for fall, especially with cinnamon 🙂
yes, that’s definitely a good idea. thanks 😀 I found that I go through meat way more quickly than I thought I would!
I did the whole30 last month and these were my two favorite recipes! Enjoy 🙂
http://www.savorylotus.com/asian-style-meatballs-cilantro-green-onion/
http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie/
awesome, thank you!!
whole 30 is apparently the new jam now! makes me want to hop on the band wagon, too…
Check out paleoplan.com! I try to eat mostly Paleo (but I’m not OMGpaleo, because that’s annoying and life is no fun without a little bread here and there :)) but the site has free recipes and everything I’ve made is amazing and whole30 approved 🙂
yay, thank you! definitely checking that out 🙂