Chili Con Queso

 

 

QUESO INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream

4oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Cubed

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar

1 Teaspoon Chili Powder

1 Teaspoon Cumin

½ Teaspoon Paprika

½ LB Grass-fed Ground Beef

¼ Large Onion Diced

¼ Red Pepper Diced

¼ Yellow Pepper Diced

4.5oz Green Chiles

2 Teaspoons Garlic

¼ Cup No Sugar Added Salsa

GROUND BEEF SEASONING INGREDIENTS

½ Tablespoon Chili Powder

¼ Teaspoon Paprika

½ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/8 Teaspoon Onion Powder

1/8 Teaspoon Coriander

¾ Teaspoon Cumin

1. In a large frying pan brown the ground beef over medium high heat.
2. In a small mixing bowl make the beef seasoning by combining the chili powder, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, and cumin.
3. Drain the fat from the beef and add the seasoning, onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, garlic, green chiles, and salsa. Mix well and turn on low.
4. In a medium sized sauce pan on medium low heat add heavy cream and whisk continuously.
5. As the cream becomes hot, slowly whisk in the cream cheese cubes. Continue to whisk until the cream cheese is completely melted.
6. Slowly whisk in the shredded cheddar, chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
7. Continue whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened.
8. Combine the sauce with the beef, and serve.

MAKES 4 CUPS

HEALTH BENEFITS

Green Chiles:  It’s extremely beneficial for our bodies to have a healthy digestive system because an enormous amount of diseases begin in the gut.  Green Chiles are a good source of dietary fiber which helps maintain a healthy digestive system.  

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Heavy Whipping Cream, Cream Cheese and Shredded Cheddar:  The high fat and low sugar content makes these ingredients an EXCELLENT Ketogenic choice.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Onion:  Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.

Bell Peppers:  Contain a large number of carotenoids which are plant-based antioxidants that reduce the damage that oxidation causes on your cells.  Foods high in carotenoids have been shown to help reduce the risk of cancer and free radical activity.