letitbeatles9 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Disclaimer: this post is mostly just for fun. Hey guys! So I gave up beef and pork as my new year's resolution in 2005 (felt sorry for the cows and pigs) and ate them only a handful of times after that. (In recent years, I hung out at my best friend's house for hours one day, seeing and smelling them cook dinner, which I learned at the last minute when I was already starving was beef burgers. I ate a burger. We call it "the dinner that never happened." First rule of the dinner that happened is that we never talk about it.) ISWF and the Whole30 program has had me rethinking that choice over the past few weeks. Low and behold, as I've been waffling about this, a really good coupon for grass-fed ground beef was waiting for me in my inbox today. I am seriously considering using it. (!!!) I'm taking suggestions on what to make for my first meal using ground beef in 8 years (not counting "the dinner that never happened"). If I get one awesome enough, I just might not chicken out. GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth! Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I wish I could help, I am horrible with ground meat, unless it is tacos or chilli, and since my recipes for those are not exactly whole30..... I want to follow this post though, I just bought 6 lbs of grassfed ground beef from a local farm and have no idea what to do with it. I did make an awsome Pork/Beef Bolognese over Zucchini Pappardelle the other day. Kids and husband loved it too. (recipe from emeals) Pork Bolognese 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, chopped8 cloves garlic, minced1 cup tomato paste1 cup dry white wine (Sub broth of choice)1½ lb lean ground pork1½ lb ground beef14 oz can coconut milk1 bay leaf1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pepper Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-highheat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; cook 4minutes. Add tomato paste; cook 2 to 3minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine and cook2 minutes; transfer toa 5- to 7-quart slowcooker. Add pork and beef to pan; cook 5minutes over medium-high heat or until nolonger pink. Add meat, coconut milk, bay leaf,salt and pepper to slow cooker; stir. Cover andcook on Low 4 hours. Note: Freeze leftoversauce in a zip-top plastic freezer bag up to 3months, if desired.--------------------------------------------------------------- Zucchini Pappardelle 2 large zucchini2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh basil Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to cutzucchini into long, thin ribbons. Toss with oiland basil. Top with Pork Bolognese. --------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 This happens to be baking in my oven at the moment:http://paleomg.com/paleo-savory-sweet-potato-meatloaf/ It is most delicious - I've had people look at me in envy when I bring it to work for my meal. Makes 2 loaves, so I enjoy one first and freeze the other one. If you can't find compliant bacon (one of the ingredients), I would either substitute compliant pancetta or skip it, and just cook the raisins and onions in coconut oil or a compliant animal fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I've made chocolate chili twice in the last month and eaten on it all week long. It's so good. (I couldn't find any compliant beef stock at my stores - if you can't either, I subbed chicken stock the last time, then promptly bought soup bones from my CSA to make my own beef stock!) http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/2009/02/22/my-favorite-chili-recipe/ If you really want to taste the beef, though, maybe a burger with some good toppings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliciadunn Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 My first suggestion would be steak tartare. Drool. If you really want to taste the beef, though, maybe a burger with some good toppings? I second that... a burger patty topped with some avocado, green chiles, jalapenos and fresh tomatoes... or topped with carmelized onions and mushrooms.... there are lot of directions you could go! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letitbeatles9 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions everyone! GFChris, bacon too? Let's not go crazy now. There might be a meatloaf in my future though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 meatballs! http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/2013/02/20/balls-meatballs-is/ http://paleomg.com/summer-squash-meatball-casserole/ http://fastpaleo.com/?s=meatballs&s_submit=#!prettyPhoto some ideas to get you started-- do check the recipes to make sure they are whole 30 compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 My first suggestion would be steak tartare. Drool. Good luck. i'm not sure that's a good idea with beef that's already minced? (ground?) i'm not a huge mince fan - but Bolognese, or chilli con carne or burgers wold be my suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Just an FYI, the grass fed ground beef I've had is a lot more dense than regular ground beef and has less fat. Keep that in mind when you are cooking with it. You will have to add fat. I agree, no tartar from already ground beef. That's a good way to get ecoli. I am going to check out some of these recipes, they sound yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth! Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 This happens to be baking in my oven at the moment: http://paleomg.com/paleo-savory-sweet-potato-meatloaf/ It is most delicious - I've had people look at me in envy when I bring it to work for my meal. Makes 2 loaves, so I enjoy one first and freeze the other one. If you can't find compliant bacon (one of the ingredients), I would either substitute compliant pancetta or skip it, and just cook the raisins and onions in coconut oil or a compliant animal fat. OMG I am so going to make this, and freeze it in slices for quick and easy breakfasts!!! It sounds fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonec Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This happens to be baking in my oven at the moment: http://paleomg.com/paleo-savory-sweet-potato-meatloaf/ It is most delicious - I've had people look at me in envy when I bring it to work for my meal. Makes 2 loaves, so I enjoy one first and freeze the other one. If you can't find compliant bacon (one of the ingredients), I would either substitute compliant pancetta or skip it, and just cook the raisins and onions in coconut oil or a compliant animal fat. i have to make that...i bet the kids would like it and the idea of having one i can freeze for later use makes it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miriam Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Is the meatloaf recipe W30 compliant? I saw that there was almond meal in it and so I thought I would have to wait till after? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yep! It is compliant! Almond and coconut meal/flours are fine for binders and for coatings--like fish or chicken--but not for making 'paleofied' things like cookies or muffins. Those are off limits. I have made that meatloaf before and it is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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