Serves 6

Phase 3

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed lean ground beef
• 1 medium red or yellow onion, diced
• 1 Tbls. dried parsley
• 2 Tbls. chili powder
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 large red peppers, chopped
• 2 cups sliced white or cremini mushrooms
• 1 32-oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 – 2 cup water or vegetable broth (or more if desired)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbls. minced fresh garlic
• Fresh parsley
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• Cayenne pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. In a large soup pot, saute the onions and carrots in 2 tablespoons of water until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 7 minutes more.
3. Stir in the red pepper, parsley, chili powder and mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms begin to give up their water.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes and water, adjusting water to the consistency you like. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the peppers soften.
5. Add the salt and stir in the raw garlic. Serve, topping with chopped fresh parsley, sunflower seeds (for Phase 3), and a few shakes of cayenne pepper sauce, if desired.