A little while back, Karen mentioned tackling her Grandpa Don's Hungarian Goulash recipe. The other night, she dug up a scanned copy of a letter written to Karen's family about 35 years ago while they were living in Alaska. In it, Don describes how he had stayed home to cook dinner for "Mother and I … Continue reading Hungarian Goulash
Category: Beef or Venison
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)
Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
What is the difference between a portobella mushroom, a cremini mushroom, and a white button mushroom (all of which are readily available at your local produce market)? Nothing...except maturity, and perhaps as much as $3 or $4 per pound. They are the same species - just harvested at different stages of their growth cycle. But unless … Continue reading Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad
This dish takes inspiration from traditional Thai green papaya salads, only switching up the ingredients a bit and adding in some grilled and thin-sliced steak for protein. By combining the pungent saltiness of fish sauce with the sweetness of fresh melon, and the fragrance of fresh cilantro and mint, you end up with a delightfully … Continue reading Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad
Mustard-Grilled Chuck Roast
Mustard-Grilled Chuck Roast Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 5 hours Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 5 hours 45 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients ~3-1/2 pound grassfed chuck roast (we’ve got a 7-bone roast today) 1 tbsp generic yellow mustard (all natural – most are actually) 1 tbsp Frank’s Red Hot or … Continue reading Mustard-Grilled Chuck Roast
Balsamic Round Steaks
Balsamic Round Steaks Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 16 mins Total time: 26 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients ~3 lbs round steaks 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper Instructions Get the grill started, shooting for … Continue reading Balsamic Round Steaks
Teriyaki Meatballs
Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 25 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients For the meatballs, Gather Up: 2 lbs ground elk or grassfed beef 1 lbs bulk breakfast sausage 3 eggs 1/4 yellow onion, minced 2 stalks celery, minced 1/4 cup … Continue reading Teriyaki Meatballs
Dijon Grilled Round Steak
Dijon Grilled Round Steak Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients One large, thick-cut top round steak – about 1-3/4 pounds (grassfed or elk are preferred in our kitchen) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 … Continue reading Dijon Grilled Round Steak
Paleo Dump Soup
Paleo Dump Soup Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 pounds elk burger (or meat of your choice, preferably grassfed of course) 1 tablespoon coconut oil (not pictured here) 3 quarts of water 1/2 pound … Continue reading Paleo Dump Soup
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