Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John

 

1.25 pounds of grass fed ground beef or bison

 

½ to 2/3 cup of peas

½ ro 2/3 cup of shredded or diced carrots

½ to ¾ cup chopped bell peppers

½ cup chopped onions

½ cup chopped zucchini

 

Sautee vegetables in butter and 2-3 cloves of garlic. Can also use olive or coconut oil.

Remove from stove

 

Brown the meat (but don’t cook entirely). Drain off grease (optional)

 

Add vegetables to the meat.

Add 1.5 tsp of French thyme, 1.5 tsp Greek Oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, and crushed pepper.

 

Cook for a few more minutes on the stove.

 

Can be served as is, in lettuce wraps, taco shells over white rice or put mashed cauliflower on top.

 

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Karen Redmond received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree of Science in Health and Fitness Promotion from Marymount University. She has been working in the health and fitness field for over 25 years. She is a Master CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach. She completed her Soma Therapy Certification from Guy Voyer, D.O. Karen was the owner of North Shore Smart Bodies located in Northbrook, Illinois for 24 years and opened up Coastal Heath and Fitness in Coastal North Carolina in 2022. She specilializes in corrective exercise, holistic lifestyle and nutrition coaching, she sees a wide range of clients including those with orthopedic injuries and back pain. She has worked with both elite and amateur athletes in all sports evaluating biomechanics, posture, strength and flexibility then developing a customized program with myofascial stretching, ELDOAS, stability and strength training. She works with people in person in the Chicago area, North Carolina and virtually. Karen was a competitive runner for years and now enjoys competing in Stand UP Paddle Board Racing . When she is not working with clients you will find her creating healthy and delicious recipes or out on her paddle board.

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