YUMMY! Red Curry Beef

We have just purchased a half of a grass fed beef; SO, you'll probably be seeing lots of beef recipes.  This one was a hit!  Red Curry Beef over Cauliflower 'rice'.  Even my picky hubby loved it.  If you purchase pre-sliced meat, it is super easy.  I used a round steak and sliced myself so it was a little more work.  But worth the effort.  This is another slow cooker recipe (except the cauliflower).

The cauliflower was an accident (I must admit).  I was trying to make faux mashed potatoes.  Ha!  I steamed cauliflower and tried to mash it with my potato masher.  It was like little grains of rice.   Now I know you need to either use a food processor or cook it until it is super tender.  Either way just add some seasonings and a little butter and you have rice/potatoes.

For the Red Curry Beef

2-3 pounds beef cut into fajita strips
3 tablespoons red curry paste (found in Asian food department)
1 can coconut milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Place all ingredients in slow cooker.  Stir, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.  Serve over rice/potatoes.

Delicious and serves 4-6 folks.

Hope you enjoy it.

Cream of Broccoli Soup Goes Paleo

Fall is in the air, football season has started, and the soup is on!  I love a nice bowl of soup anytime of year.  But fall and soup just seem to go 'hand in hand'.  Cream of Broccoli soup has always been a favorite of mine and making it Paleo friendly made it even better.   This soup is made in a  slow cooker and couldn't be any easier.  It is creamy and delicious.  You simply have to try it!

Coconut Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons coconut flour
1 can coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth
5 cups broccoli florets
seasonings to taste (salt, pepper, red pepper, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder)

Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in 1 tablespoon coconut oil until onions are translucent.  Place mixture in slow cooker.  In same pan/pot, heat 2 remaining tablespoons coconut oil.  Add coconut flour slowly whisking constantly to prevent lumps.  Add coconut milk, again, continuously whisking.   When mixed well add to slow cooker.  Add broth and spices to slow cooker and mix well.  Add broccoli.  Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.

HINT - Don't skimp on the seasonings.