MEATZA!

Beef, Entrees
17 Jun 2010 There are tons of recipes online for Paleo Pizza...this is my version: 1 pound grass-fed ground chuck 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic salt Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce baby bella mushrooms, sliced (about 6) 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup broccoli (small florettes) 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion sliced coconut oil for sauteing Optional: hormone free mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together the herbs and the beef. Form into about a 9" round patty on a cookie sheet, this is the "crust" of your pizza. Bake for about 10 minutes Meanwhile, add the onions, ... {More...}

B’s Bolognese

Beef, Entrees, Gluten Free "Cheats", Pork
31 Jan 2010 This is a pretty typical Sunday "cheat" meal at the Murphy household. Serve with gluten free pasta and some red vino and enjoy! 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms (optional) About 3/4 - 1 cup hot water, if using dried mushrooms 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow or red onion 2/3 cup peeled and finely chopped carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 lb. ground beef or half beef and half pork 1 cup white wine 3 Tbs. tomato paste 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 4 cups beef broth, heated 1 to 2 cups heavy cream (optional) Preparation If using dried porcini, place ... {More...}

TUSCAN BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Beef, Entrees, Featured
25 Jan 2010 Ingredients 4-1/2 to 5 lb. English-style beef short ribs (8 to 12 ribs) 3 Tbs. Olive Oil oil Kosher salt Ground black pepper 2/3 cup medium-diced carrots 2/3 cup medium-diced onions 2/3 cup medium-diced fennel 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbs. finely chopped garlic 1 to 2 tsp. paprika 1 to 2 tsp. ground coriander 1-1/2 cups dry red wine 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup lower-salt beef broth 1 to 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 325°F. In an 8-quart Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbs. of the oil over medium heat. Season the ribs with 2 tsp. salt and 1 ... {More...}

STUFFED PEPPERS

Beef, Entrees
22 Jan 2010 Ingredients 6 peppers (I use red, orange and yellow) 2# grass fed ground sirloin 1/2 red onion roughly diced 3 tsp paprika 1-2 tsp allspice 1 tsp black pepper (or more to taste) 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 1 jar pasta sauce (be sure it doesn’t have added sugar! I like Lucini) 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley olive oil to saute the onions/beef Directions Put a bit of olive oil in a large saute pan, throw in the onion and ground sirloin, season with salt and pepper and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Season with paprika and all spice and mix together well. Add in pasta sauce, I usually use ... {More...}

“SPAGHETTI” + MEATBALLS

Beef, Entrees, Pork
22 Jan 2010 I love Italian food...so was on a mission to come up with a recipe for this traditional Murphy Sunday dinner :) Ingredients Meatballs 1 lb. Italian sausage 1/2 lb. (grass fed) ground chuck 1 egg 1 large shallot, minced Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves 1-2 tsp dried oregano (use fresh if it is summertime) 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 head garlic, smash the cloves 1/3 - 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 large cans plum tomatoes (try to use San Marzano...it makes a difference!) 1 bay leaf 1-2 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt (to taste) Fresh basil, torn "Spaghetti" ... {More...}

EASY CHILI

Beef, Entrees
22 Jan 2010 Ingredients 5 lb. grass fed ground beef 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 can (28 oz.) chopped organic tomatoes with juices 8 Tbs. chili powder 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2-1 cups unsalted beef stock (depending on how thick you want it) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the beef, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add the garlic, yellow onion, tomatoes with juices, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and stock to the slow cooker and stir to blend. Cover and cook for 6+ hours ... {More...}

CRISPY BEEF

Beef, Entrees, Featured
20 Jan 2010 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut into 4 pieces 1 green bell pepper, cored and quartered 2 large onions—1 halved, 1 thinly sliced 1 bay leaf 2 garlic cloves, smashed Salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper In a large saucepan, combine the flank steak with the bell pepper, halved onion and bay leaf. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat for 20 minutes. Transfer the flank steak to a work surface and let the steak cool. Strain the broth and reserve for another use. Shred the meat and transfer it to ... {More...}