Tex-Mex Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Tex-Mex Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Ingredients

Tex-Mex Spice Blend

  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • tsp cayenne pepper (add more if you like heat)

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 medium hot chilli's (sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ½ cup double cream
  • ½ cup gouda cheese (grated)
  • 500 grams beef mince (grass fed free range)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 slices streaky bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200℃.
  • Fry the onion and chilli's in the butter until golden.
  • Add the Tex-Mex Spice Blend and fry for a bit longer.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Mix all the Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the onion / spice mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Form into a loaf and place in a butter greased baking dish.
  • Layer the bacon over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. (if the bacon gets too crispy before the meat is done, cover in aluminium foil and reduce the heat slightly)
  • Save the juices and mix them in a pot with some double cream and tamari. Simmer until it has the right consistency.
  • Serve with Cauliflower Rice or vegetables of your choice.

Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Rice

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower (separated into florets)
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 2 Tbsp parsley leaves
  • ½ lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

  • Trim the cauliflower florets removing as much of the stem as possible. Pulse in a food processor until it resembles couscous.
  • Fry the onion in the coconut oil until soft.
  • Add the cauliflower and mix well.
  • Add the pink Himalayan salt.
  • When the cauliflower has softened, remove from stove, add lemon juice and parsley, and serve.

Post-Workout Smoothie

Post-Workout Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 3 ice bocks
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 banana (sliced)
  • ½ avocado
  • 1 handful blueberries
  • 1 Tbsp protein powder
  • cup coconut cream
  • cup full cream yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp macadamia nut butter

Instructions

  • Add ice and water and pulse blender.
  • Add rest of ingredients and blend.
  • Add more water if too thick.

Bullet Proof Coffee

Bullet Proof Coffee

Ingredients

  • 250 ml freshly brewed coffee
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (Kerrygold is the healthiest)
  • 1 Tbsp pure MCT oil (palm oil free)

Instructions

  • Add butter and MCT oil to coffee.
  • Once the butter has melted blend with a stick blender.