Protein & base:

• 1½ lbs ground turkey, chicken, or lean beef (you love high-protein!)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 4–6 garlic cloves, minced (you love garlic!)
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added (you love clean labels!)
• 1 (8 oz) can sugar-free tomato sauce

Pineapple & spices:

• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (in juice, not syrup—you love clean labels!)
• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained (mild or hot—you love spicy!)
• Sugar-free chili spice blend:
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional—you love spicy!)
  • Salt to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Beans (optional):

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans or kidney beans, rinsed (for fiber—you love plant protein!)
• → Low-carb swap: Skip beans; add extra diced zucchini or cauliflower

Creamy finish (optional but delicious!):

• 2–3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream (you love creamy textures—memory #11!)
• Optional: 2 oz softened cream cheese stirred in at the end for extra richness (memory #11!)

Toppings (mix & match!):

• Fresh cilantro or parsley
• Diced avocado or sugar-free sour cream (you love creamy textures!)
• Lime wedges (you love citrus brightness—memory #13!)
• Sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes
• Crushed pork rinds or GF tortilla strips for crunch