Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky...
There is just nothing like a good hearty stew. Growing up it was a staple in our household during the fall and winter months. There was nothing better than coming in from a long day of sledding and frolicking in the snow to a hot bowl of stew.
Since going paleo I've had to tweak my old standby recipes a bit, but it was well worth it.
Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
2 lbs stew meat
1 1/2 cups lower sodium beef stock
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, diced
1 teaspoon marjoram
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (read labels, there's hfcs in many brands)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (don't drain)
Add the stew meat, beef broth, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings to your slow cooker and cook on low for about 4 or 5 hours. Add the vegetables on top and cook an additional 1 to 2 hours.
Depending on your slow cooker you may need to adjust liquid amounts and cook times. Some can add the vegetables at the same time as the meat, but mine will turn them to mush if I do. Sometimes I even add the diced tomatoes just the last 30 minutes so they don't cook down so much.
I think I may try adding parsnips next time. What do you think?
Since going paleo I've had to tweak my old standby recipes a bit, but it was well worth it.
Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
2 lbs stew meat
1 1/2 cups lower sodium beef stock
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, diced
1 teaspoon marjoram
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (read labels, there's hfcs in many brands)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (don't drain)
Add the stew meat, beef broth, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings to your slow cooker and cook on low for about 4 or 5 hours. Add the vegetables on top and cook an additional 1 to 2 hours.
Depending on your slow cooker you may need to adjust liquid amounts and cook times. Some can add the vegetables at the same time as the meat, but mine will turn them to mush if I do. Sometimes I even add the diced tomatoes just the last 30 minutes so they don't cook down so much.
I think I may try adding parsnips next time. What do you think?