Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Healthy Beef Burrito Recipe

Yes.  I know.  Another Mexican-style recipe.  What the family wants?  The family gets.  As long as I can make it healthier!

And, it is Cinco de Mayo, anyway!

These beef  burritos are so easy to make, and they are delicious. Double the recipe and freeze extras.  I will definitely be doing that the next time with this family-friendly Mexican recipe!

Healthy (21 Day Fix Approved) Beef Burrito Recipe

21 Day Fix - Beef Burritos
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (can use lean ground turkey, too)                            
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (1 Tbsp. chili powder, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. onion powder, 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. paprika, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. sea salt, 1 tsp. black pepper [optional])                                          
  • 1/2 cup water (as needed) 
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 8 low-carb tortillas, warmed

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa and homemade taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes. Add water, as needed.  Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.

Warm tortillas.  Spray baking dish with cooking spray.

Spoon one-eighth of beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold ends and sides over filling; roll up.  Continue with remaining tortillas and filling until you have filled all 8 tortillas and have snuggled them alongside of one another in the pan.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the rolled-up tortillas.  (I added a bit of fire-roasted tomatoes over the top, too.)  Cover with greased foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is hot and bubbly. 

That’s it.  It’s a super easy dinner recipe to make.  Let your family members choose what they want on top… salsa, Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) and avocado were our choices.  A little chopped tomato would be good, too.  I think your family will love it and ask for it again (at least mine has). 

Enjoy!

(21 Day Fixers:  One burrito counts as 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 blue, and 1 purple for the salsa.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.


If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/4/15 - 5/10/15

Making little changes can make a big difference!

Losing weight and reaching your fitness goal is all about making small changes that you can live with forever. As you incorporate these minor adjustments into your lifestyle, you'll begin to see how they can add up to big calorie savings and weight loss

If you fail to plan, plan to fail.

First, you need a strategy for your meals and snacks. PLANNING your meals will help you tremendously to stay on track.

Keep in mind that the first time that you sit down to plan a week's worth of meals and create a healthy schedule, the process will take a little while longer.  Be patient!

Once you have a system in place, you'll breeze through the ritual and you might even like it!  Getting organized feels good and reaching your weight loss goals feels even better. 

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/4/15 - 5/10/15

Monday:  Shrimp & Vegetable Quinoa Bowls
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Crockpot Bolognese with "Zoodles"
Thursday:  Clean-Eats Crockpot "Fried Rice"
Friday:  Skinny Beef Enchiladas (*new recipe to come soon!*)
Saturday:  Fend-For Yourself/Leftovers
Sunday:  Mother's Day!

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:
If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly online accountability groups (21 Day Fix), please get in touch with me here.  I would love for you to join me.

Also .... please let me know if you try any of the above recipes!  Drop me an email or a comment on my blog.

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/27/15 - 5/3/15

"Meal times felt overwhelming!"
 
Do you ever feel this way?  With deciding what to make, figuring out ingredients and I won't even get started on how challenging grocery shopping can be
 
Having a MEAL PLAN is the answer.  I have been doing this for years, and it has helped me tremendously.  Not only to lose weight and live a healthier life, but to eliminate meal-time STRESS. 

You'll end up with more time to savor meals with less time wasted in the kitchen.  And, you'll save money on your grocery bill by not wasting food that goes bad in the back of your fridge (or is spent on last-minute take-out)!


21 Day Fix Meal Plan

21 Day Fix Weekly Meal Plan: 4/27/15 - 5/3/15

Monday:  Seasoned Shrimp Soft Tacos
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  WW Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Marinara & Ricotta Cheese (thrown together)
Thursday:  Spicy Turkey Taco Burgers
Friday:  Slow-Cooker Meatloaf with Mashed Cauliflower
Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Sunday:  Simply Grilled Chicken on a Salad with Strawberries & Almonds

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:
  • Shakeology
  • Eggs and vegetables
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Almonds and cashews
  • Greek yogurt
  • And, leftovers!
If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly online accountability groups (21 Day Fix), please get in touch with me here.  I would love for you to join me.

Also .... please let me know if you try any of the above recipes!  Drop me an email or a comment on my blog.

xo
ALL THE BEST,

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Seasoned Shrimp Tacos: 21 Day Fix Approved!


Dinners that have a Mexican flair are my family's favorite.  I swear, they could eat food like this every single night! 

This recipe is quick, easy, and tastes delicious. It is perfect and healthy for the whole family. 


21 Day Fix - Seasoned Shrimp Tacos

Seasoned Shrimp Soft Tacos
  • Spicy Mexican Shrimp
  • Fix-approved tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Avocado, mixed with a little lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper

Prepare shrimp according to Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe. 

Dice ripened avocado, and season to your taste with fresh lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, and red cayenne pepper. 

Shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, and warm tortillas.

Assemble tacos by placing the shredded lettuce on the tortillas, followed by the diced tomatoes, and shrimp.  Top with avocado/guacamole.  

21 Day Fixers:  Shrimp (measured out) counts as 1 red and 1 tsp.  Measure out your greens (lettuce and tomatoes), blue (avocado), and count tortillas appropriately.

Enjoy!

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.


If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

ALL THE BEST,

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/20/15 - 4/26/15

Happy Sunday, all!

I don't know about YOU, but for our family, April through June are VERY busy months.  We have: birthdays, end-of-school activities, dance recitals, drama products, and Spring hockey.  These few months are always very hectic for us.

So for ME (and for us, as a family), planning is so very KEY.  If I don't have a meal plan in place, I will be tempted more than ever to just grab something quick on the run, eat out, and eat in an unhealthy manner. 

If I am not taking care of myself, that trickles right down to my family.  Then they are eating poorly too. 

Plan, plan, plan!

21 Day Fix Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/20/15 - 4/26/15

Monday:  Turkey Taco Quinoa Bake
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Skinnytaste's Crockpot Bolognese Sauce
Thursday:  Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Friday:  Grilled Flank Steak with Mashed Cauliflower
Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Sunday:  Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:
  • Shakeology
  • Eggs and vegetables
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Almonds and cashews
  • Greek yogurt
  • And, leftovers!

Next up for ME, is Body Beast!  I will be running an online accountability group for that AND for the 21 Day Fix.  Even though I will be doing a different fitness program that is focused primarily on building lean muscle, I will still be following the 21 Day Fix way of portion-controlled eating.
 
If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly online accountability groups, please get in touch with me here.  I would love for you to join me in doing Body Beast (we have a great group of primarily females doing it together!) or the 21 Day Fix.


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I would love to hear from you as well, if you try any of the above recipes!  Please drop me an email or a comment on my blog.

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/13/15 - 4/19/15

SO happy to be meal-planning today!

I've been feeling a little "off" since Easter.  Ready to get that healthy-eating MOJO back!  For sure.  Get that SUGAR out of my house.  My body just doesn't feel good when I am not taking proper care of it. 

So, here goes .... ready, set, GO!


Weekly Meal Plan:  4/13/15 - 4/19/15

Monday:  Honey-Sriracha Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Spicy Asian Beef Quinoa Bowls
Thursday:  Shrimp "Fried" Rice
Friday:  Crockpot Kalua Pork
Saturday:  Leftovers
Sunday:  Make-Your-Own Tacos

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:
  • Shakeology
  • Eggs and vegetables
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Almonds and cashews
  • Greek yogurt
  • And, leftovers!
If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, please get in touch with me here



New group starts VERY SOON!

If you have any questions about my meal plan or about any of my recipes, feel free to drop a comment below.  I want to hear what you think, if you try any of the recipes.  I want to hear what you're eating this week, too!

ALL THE BEST! xo

Friday, April 10, 2015

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Need an extra vegetable?  Give these a try!

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips

21 Day Fix - Baked Parmesan Zucchini "Chips"

  • 1-2 medium organic zucchini
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Cooking spray

  • Preheat oven to 230 degrees F.
     
    Wash, dry and thinly slice zucchini with a mandoline slicer or knife ⅛ inch thick.  Spread zucchini slices out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.  Spray quickly with cooking spray, and sprinkle desired seasonings on top (be careful not to use too much as stated above in the "tips").
     
    Bake for about 1 and ½ hours, making sure to check on them every 10 minutes after about an hour.

    Eat immediately after removing from oven for maximum crunchiness, they tend to get softer as they cool (can reheat).

    If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.


    If you give this recipe a try, please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

    ALL THE BEST,