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Fat Loss Fundamentals Dinner Recipes

Fat Loss Fundamentals Dinner Recipes

Bison Chili

(Makes 4 Servings)

1 Serving

403 Calories

27g Fat

4g Carbs

36g Protein

1g Fiber

3g Net Carbs


Directions

In a large pot add avocado oil, and begin sauteing the onion.

Continue cooking until translucent, then mix in diced tomatoes and garlic

Add bison to the pot and mix in

Then add all of the spices

Add ½ C. of water until you get the desired consistency you want, let it simmer for 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

½ Yellow Onion, chopped

1 Large Tomato, diced

1 Garlic Clove, chopped

1lb. Ground Bison or Grass Fed Beef

2 Tbsp Chili Powder

1 Tbsp Cumin

½ Tbsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Onion Powder

¼ tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Salt

¾ C. Tomato Paste


Carnitas and Fajita Veggies

(Makes 12 servings)

1 Serving

Calories: 225

Fat: 9.5g

Carbs: 12g

Protein: 21.5g

Fiber: 2g

Net Carb: 10g


Directions

The night before you want to make this, prep the following:

  1. Make the spice rub by mixing in a zip lock bag or small storage container the smoked paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, and himalayan sea salt

  2. Cut the pork shoulder into 2, 1.5lb pieces and place each one in its own gallon zip lock bag. Coat all sides generously with the spice rub you made in step 1

  3. Zip up the bags and throw them in the fridge until tomorrow

Wake up in the morning, remove the pork shoulders from their zip lock bags, and throw them in the crock pot on low for 8 hours. When 8 hours is up shred the meat with 2 forks

Then prep the number of servings of fajita veggies you want for the meal/ week and store them in a couple large storage containers or portion them out into zip lock baggies

10 minutes before you want to eat your meal get a pan on the stove with the heat on medium-high and pour your avocado oil in there

When the oil is hot throw in your serving of veggies and saute them for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally

Remember to warm up your serving of carnitas 

Plate the fajitas veggies, then put your carnitas on top, enjoy

Optional: Eat with high fiber tortilla like OLE High fiber, carb friendly (Target)

Ingredients

Carnitas

6 Tbsp. Smoked Paprika

2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder

2 Tbsp. Dry Mustard

3 Tbsp. Himalayan Sea Salt

3 lbs of pork shoulder

Fajita Veggies (Each serving)

2 Long Carrots (diced) 

1 Bell Pepper (cut in strips) 

1 C. Sliced Mushrooms 

½ of a Diced Yellow Onion 

3 Tbsp Avocado Oil

Condiments

Primal chipotle mayo (optional)





Chicken Enchillada Stew

(Makes 8 Servings)

1 serving

Calories: 208

Fat: 9g

Carbs: 11g

Protein: 22g

Fiber: 3.25g

Net Carb: 7.75g


Directions

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Add chicken breasts to a crockpot

Add rest of ingredients, except avocado and cilantro

Put on low for 8-10 hours 

After done use 2 forks to shred the chicken

Top each serving with avocado and cilantro to garnish

Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken breasts                        

1 Yellow onion

1 Green bell pepper                    

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 16 oz can diced tomatoes

1 8 oz can tomato sauce                   

3 Garlic cloves

1 Tbsp cumin                            

1 Tbsp chili powder

2 Tbsp oregano                               

Salt and pepper

1 Bundle of cilantro                                   

1 Avocado


Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

(Makes 4 Servings)

1 Serving

Calories: 327

Fat: 10g

Carbs: 14g

Protein: 44g

Fiber: 2.5g

Net Carbs: 11.5g

Directions

Place coconut milk, chicken stock, lemon or lime juice, ginger, carrot, and crushed red pepper flakes into a 2-4 quart pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat

After ~5 minutes, the carrots should be halfway cooked, add cauliflower chunks. 

Lower the heat to medium and cook for 5-8 minutes, until the vegetables are almost finished cooking.

Add chicken meat and simmer a few more minutes

Stir in chopped basil and season with salt to taste

Ingredients

14 oz Can Coconut Milk

3 C. Chicken Broth

2 Tbsp. Fresh Lime or Lemon Juice

2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 Long Carrots, sliced thin

½ tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 Head of Cauliflower, broken down into bite size pieces

2 C. of Cooked Chicken Meat

4 Fresh Basil leaved, chopped and sliced

Salt to taste


Fish Tacos

(Makes 8 Tacos)

2 Tacos

Calories: 440

Fat: 32g

Carbs: 16g

Protein: 16g

Fiber: 11g

Net Carb: 5g


Directions

Turn oven on to 375 degrees

Use baking sheet or glass 9 x 13 casserole dish. Lay parchment paper down on top of it, then lay your fish on top of that. 

Season fish both sides generously with himalayan sea salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder

Bake 7 min, flip pieces over with thongs, and bake for 7 more minutes, set aside

For the tortillas whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt in a bowl

Pour in the apple cider vinegar. Once that is mixed in then pour in the egg. Once that is mixed in pour in the water. Once the dough is a ball take it out and wrap it up in clear plastic wrap and knead it like a stress ball then throw it in the fridge for 10 minutes to rest

Take the dough out and separate into 8 balls

Heat up a pan over medium heat. Test it with a couple drops of water, they should run through the pan vs evaporate on contact. 

Form your tortillas by flattening a ball of dough between a piece of parchment paper with a spatula in a circular formation

cook on pan for 6 seconds, then flip and cook for 40 seconds, then flip and cook for 40 seconds more. Keep them warm under a kitchen towel on a plate. If they get cold rewarm them for 30 seconds a side.

Take a tortilla, put some mayo on it, put a few pieces of fish, a couple cherry tomatoes, 1-2 pieces of avocado, and enjoy

Ingredients

1lb cod or mahi mahi fish (skin removed)

himalayan sea salt

cumin

chili powder

paprika 

garlic powder

onion powder

2-3 Avocados (Halved and sliced into long strips)

1 pint cherry tomatoes (diced)

Primal Chipotle Lime Mayo

2 Cup almond flour

6 Tbsp coconut flour

4 tsp Bob’s red mill xanthan gum

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt 

4 tsp apple cider vinegar

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

8 Tbsp water


Mushroom Cauliflower Risotto

(Makes 4 Servings)

1 Serving

Calories: 413

Fat: 30g

Carbs: 18g

Protein: 21g

Fiber: 7g

Net Carbs: 11g


Directions

Quarter the cauliflower and break it into pieces. Stick the chunks into a food processor or blender and pulse until you have a rice-like consistency. Pulse in batches and put in a mixing bowl. 

Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper

Stir in sliced mushrooms. Add more olive oil if needed, stirring to coat. Allow the mushrooms to cook and brown, about 7 minutes

Remove 1 cup of browned mushrooms and set aside for garnish

Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup broth to get all of the browned bits off the bottom of the pan

Add cauliflower rice and almond milk. Stir well. Salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the pan. Allow to cook about 5 minutes until cauliflower is tender

Remove the lid, turn off the heat, add lemon juice and thyme. Mix well.

Add the cooked and chopped sausages. Mix well

Garnish with parsley and mushrooms. Enjoy!

Ingredients

12 Pork sausage Links (Cooked and Chopped)

3-5 Tbsp Olive Oil or Avocado Oil

1 C. Almond Milk

1 C. Onion, diced

4 Cloves of garlic, minced

1.5 tsp Salt

.5 tsp Pepper

16 oz. Mushrooms, sliced

¼ C. Veggie Broth

4 C. Cauliflower rice (about 1 head)

2 tsp Fresh thyme or 1 tsp of dry thyme

3 tsp Lemon juice

Parsley


Roast with Brussel Sprouts

(Makes 4 Servings)

1 serving

Calories: 458

Fat: 36g

Carbs: 9.5g

Protein: 26g

Fiber: 4g

Net Carb: 5.5g 


Directions

Coat the meat with salt and turmeric

Place the seasoned meat in crockpot and pour the coconut oil over the meat

Add the butter and slow cook on low for 6-8 hours

After the meat is cooked, add the vinegar

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees

Place the sprouts on a baking pan with the butter

Sprinkle sea salt and turmeric

Bake for 30-45 minutes

ingredients

Meat

1 lb. grass fed sirloin or skirt steak

2 Tbsp. sea salt

1 Tbsp. ground turmeric

2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil

3 Tbsp. grass fed butter

1.5 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Brussel Sprouts

1 lb. Brussel sprouts (halved)

2 Tbsp grass fed butter

2 tsp sea salt

2 tsp ground turmeric


Roasted Chicken w/ Fajita Veggies

(Makes 12 Servings)

1 Serving

Calories: 225

Fat: 9.5g

Carbs: 12g

Protein: 21.5g

Fiber: 2g

Net Carb: 10g


Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Cover baking sheet with parchment paper

Season both sides of the chicken generously with all 4 seasonings

Bake for 30 minutes

Then prep the number of servings of fajita veggies you want for the meal/ week and store them in a couple large storage containers or portion them out into zip lock baggies

10 minutes before you want to eat your meal get a pan on the stove with the heat on medium-high and pour your avocado oil in there

When the oil is hot throw in your serving of veggies and saute them for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally

Make sure you check that the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees 

Ingredients

3lbs of chicken breasts

Salt

Smoked paprika

Dry mustard

Garlic powder

Fajita Veggies (Each Serving)

2 Long Carrots (diced) 

1 Bell Pepper (cut in strips) 

1 C. Sliced Mushrooms 

½ of a Diced Yellow Onion 

3 Tbsp Avocado Oil


Sausage Pasta

(Makes 6 Servings)

1 Serving

Calories: 565

Fat: 38g

Carbs: 25g

Protein: 32g

Fiber: 7g

Net Carbs: 18g


Directions

In a deep dish skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat until very hot

Add the sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, stirring regularly

Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds

Add the broth, Ro-Tel, cream, pasta, salt and pepper

Stir, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low for 15 minutes

Turn the heat off, add half of the cheese and sprinkle with green onions

Cover it for a few minutes until it melts, stir it, then add the other half of the cheese on top

Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Avocado Oil 

1 lb Smoked sausage (Boars head is healthy brand)

1.5 C. Diced onion 

2 Garlic cloves, minced

2 C. Chicken Broth

1 10 oz can of Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)

½ C. Heavy cream

8 oz Uncooked Red Lentil Pasta

½ tsp Pepper

1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

⅓ C. Green Onions, thinly sliced


Spaghetti with Meatballs

(Makes 5 servings)

1 Serving

356 Calories

19g Fat

8g Carbs

35g Protein

2g Fiber

6g Net Carbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Use your hands to combine ingredients

Spray hands with nonstick spray. Use hands to form 1” meatballs

Place meatballs on parchment lined pan

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through

Warm up noodles and sauce

Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 lb. Ground turkey

1 Egg

3 Tbsp. Almond Flour

1 tsp Oregano

½ tsp Onion Powder

½ tsp Garlic Powder

2 Tbsp Onions, finely chopped

2 Tbsp Basil, finely chopped

Spaghetti Noodles, Vermicelli, or Shirataki Noodles

Rao Spaghetti Sauce


Beef Tacos with Creamy Cashew Sauce

(Makes 4 Tacos)

1 Taco

640 Calories

47g Fat

35g Carbs

30g Protein

20g Fiber

15g Net Carbs

Directions

Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat

Break apart the meat with a spatula as it browns

Once the meat is fully cooked, drain grease, and place the heat on low heat

Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce

Simmer for 5 minutes

While that’s simmering blend the cashews and salsa in a vitamix or blender until creamy (Add water or morse salsa to thin the sauce to your liking)

Assemble your tacos with high fiber tortillas

Enjoy!

Ingredients

Beef Filling:

1 lb Grass Fed Beef 80% lean

1 Tbsp Chili powder

½ tsp Salt

¾ tsp Cumin

½ tsp Oregano (dried)

¼ tsp Garlic powder

¼ tsp Onion powder

½ C. Tomato Sauce


Sauce:

1 C. Cashews

1 C. Salsa


Topping:

2 Tbsp Purple Cabbage (Chopped) or Sauerkraut

4 Avocado Slices

2-3 lime wedges (Juice)