Cheesy Beef Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup of diced onion.
02 - 8 ounces of softened cream cheese.
03 - 1.5 pounds of ground meat or sausage.
04 - 3 small cans (4 oz each) of mild green peppers.
05 - 2 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded.
06 - 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic.
07 - 1 green bell pepper, diced.
08 - 1 teaspoon cumin spice.
09 - About 32 ounces of vegetable or beef stock.
10 - 1 teaspoon powdered garlic.
11 - 1 teaspoon powdered onion.
12 - 1 tablespoon water (use if desired).
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening).

# Instructions:

01 - In a Dutch oven on medium heat, cook the ground meat or sausage until browned, then drain the fat.
02 - Toss in the garlic, onion, and green pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes till the onions soften up.
03 - Pour in the broth and spices, give it a good mix, then cover. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook gently for 10 minutes on low heat.
04 - Mix in the cream cheese, green chiles, and shredded cheddar. Stir well until everything is melted and smooth.
05 - If you want it thicker, combine cornstarch with water and stir it in until the mixture thickens.
06 - Garnish with toppings like green onion, avocado, more cheese, or diced tomatoes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Has 6.9g net carbs per portion, great for keto plans.
02 - You can use either sausage or ground beef.
03 - Thickening with cornstarch is up to you.