Category Archives: Beef

Easy Sofrito Beef Soup

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The holidays are winding down, but I still have a house full of hungry people . . . and I’m pretty much DONE cooking big too-dos for a while (did you see the peppermint crepe cake I made that too like 6 hours to make and 5 minutes to eat).Sofrito Beef Soup with Noodles

Thank goodness my Easy Beef Sofrito Soup is a no-brainer to make, I can have a big batch whipped up in less than 20 minutes to feed my hungry homies and house guests. It’s hearty, it’s healthy, it’s guaranteed to get me some high-fives as we cheer on our favorite football teams on the big screen. Continue reading →

Healthy Homemade Bone Broth for Instant Pot

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Bone broth. It seems so buzzy-trendy for the last few years, but it’s been around for decades. Makes me nostalgic for Grandma humming about her kitchen, making stock out of Sunday dinner leftovers. Actually, bone broth goes back thousands of years, just picture ancient nomadic tribes making something/anything life-sustaining out of the less edible parts of animals.  Healthy Homemade Bone Broth for Instant Pot

Bone broth is good. Bone broth is healing. Bone broth is so warm and comforting on these cooler fall and winter days. It can be enjoyed as a beverage and also used as a flavor- and nutrient-boosting ingredient suitable for a variety of dishes. Today, I’m sharing a surprisingly easy recipe for Homemade Bone Broth for Instant Pot from my friend, Greg, who showed me the way. It’s friendly for Paleo, Keto, Whole30 and Gluten-free diets. Read on! Continue reading →

Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce – Keto, Paleo, 30min

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Hate to boast, but this roast is the best. Bragging rights deserved though, this Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce is both a special occasion superstar (think keto holiday and paleo holiday) and weekday wonder that even a newbie “roaster” can pull off with ease. Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce

Some of the “whoohoos” include a sub-30-minute cooking time, about 25g grams protein per 3-oz serving, wonderous roasted veggies on the side, and a sweet-spicy dry rub and sauce have no added sugar. We’re talking keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, and low-carb friendly. Heck, this easy roast recipe is just FRIENDLY, so invite friends, family or neighbors over to dine! Get the Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce now:  Continue reading →

Ancho Apple Cider Brisket for Instant Pot

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As we finish up fall and move into winter, I feel like the “turbo charge” button has been pushed on my family’s busy schedule . . . along with an insatiable hunger to fuel it. I need hearty yet healthy meals that don’t required me to devote and entire day in the kitchen whip up “good muscle-making grub,” as my teen boys would but it. Beef is always at the top of their request list and my recipe for Ancho Apple Cider Brisket for Instant Potor  is a simple, speedy and satisfying solution to their “what’s for dinner” demands.

Ancho Apple Cider Brisket in Instant Pot - make a hearty, healthy beef dinner for your family in just 1 1/2 hours (45 minutes cooking time, 45 minutes instant pot pressure and release time). Spices are seared on before cooking for maximum flavor and a sweet-savory finishing sauce is made with cooking liquids. So yummy and a great solution for busy day meals.

I’ve used an Instant Pot to reduce the cooking time on this braised-style brisket and upped the flavor with southwestern and seasonal ingredients. Read on for a fast, flavorful beef recipe and learn how to cook a brisket in the Instant Pot. Continue reading →

A Dozen Delicious Taco Recipes & Tips for Healthy Meals

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Keeping this short and sweet  (err, quick and crunchy). . . because i need to commence the Taco Day celebrations! Today, October 4th is National Taco Day and tacos are being slung and their praises sung all over the country — apparently we eat billions and billions of them per year. I live in one of the most taco-obsessed cities in the nation (Austin, Texas) and i’m pretty sure we have a taco truck per every 10 residents. A Dozen Delicious Taco Recipes and Tips for Healthy Meals:

Are you dining out for taco day (Chuy’s is giving away free meals for dressing in a taco) or grabbing takeout (Torchy’s Tacos is having a Willy-Wonka “golden ticket” style giveaway for a year’s worth? I prefer to make my tacos at home so I can have them EXACTLY made to order. #TacoControlFreak

Read on to get A Dozen Delicious Taco Recipes and Tips for Healthy Meals:   Continue reading →