Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Recipes from a year ago: Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel Pork Chops with Apple Cabbage Slaw If you're looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight, this is a good one.  You can pair it with roasted spaghetti squash for "spaghetti and meatballs," or you can simply enjoy it as a thick hearty soup like we … Continue reading Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

Stir fry is a great way to make a "one pot" meal with tons of veggies, meat, and other goodies.  This recipe originated as a stir fry classic, but adds mushrooms and bell peppers, along with a sauce that has just a touch of heat and sweetness.  Another benefit is that they take very little … Continue reading Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

Lemon Tajine

The company Karen works for had their Christmas party this past year at a Moroccan restaurant, which was an entirely new experience for the two of us.  Admittedly, there are more than a few ingredients and foods on the traditional Moroccan menu that are definitely not what we would normally eat.  However, for a first-time-ever-trying-this … Continue reading Lemon Tajine

Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)

Just over a week ago, Karen posted a recipe that started out with a small tribute to a great man who I never got the chance to meet...but I still feel blessed to experience his presence every time we have a gathering with her family.  Her Grandpa Don's legacy lives on in some way with … Continue reading Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)

Mediterranean Stew

Mediterranean Stew Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 15 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 2-1/2 lbs grass-fed stew meat 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 carrot, sliced 2 cups dry red wine (pinot noir is what we’re using) 1 cup beef stock (using … Continue reading Mediterranean Stew

Taco Salad

Taco Salad Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4~6 Ingredients Taco Meat 1 to 1-1/2 lbs ground beef 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles 1 tbsp chili powder 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp … Continue reading Taco Salad

Bone Broth

Bone Broth Recipe Type: Soups & Stews Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 48 hours Total time: 48 hours 10 mins Ingredients Leftovers from preparing something like a roast or a bird either in a slow cooker or in the oven. 2 Celery stalks, chopped 2 Carrots, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 2 … Continue reading Bone Broth

Fast Fajitas

Fast Fajitas Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs flank or round steak, or other economy cut of meat (alternately, use pork, chicken, or shrimp) 1 Large yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1/4" slivers 2 Bell peppers, … Continue reading Fast Fajitas

Beef and Mushroom Stew

Beef and Mushroom Stew Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 45 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 45 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 lbs of grass-fed beef stew meat – either pre-cut at the butcher or you can take a cut like flank steak, round steak, or … Continue reading Beef and Mushroom Stew

Finger Steaks

Finger Steaks Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 5 Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds of utility meat cuts – round steak, flank steak, sirloin tip, brisket, etc. 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 1 egg 1 tbsp water 1 cup almond flour 1 tsp sea … Continue reading Finger Steaks