Paleo Recipe to try:

AGATSU and the Academy of Lions have teamed up to challenge our nutrition once again.  The challenge is 30 days of Paleo.  I did the challenge in October and have completely changed the way I eat since then.  I have read some great books as I mentioned in an earlier post on the Paleo Diet and I am convinced that this is the way to go.  I have a few clients trying the challenge this month so I will have results for you in February.  In the meantime I have a great Paleo recipe for you to try.  I quite often will cook a meal just by throwing together what I have on hand and need to get rid of.  Sometimes it works, others not so much.  This one was a hit and is so good for a cold day.

Stew

INGREDIENTS:

1lb lean beef, trimmed and cubed

4 stalks of celery chopped (leaves too)

3 large carrots chopped

3 cloves of garlic minced

8 cups water (or for a bit of added flavor split half and half with beef stock)

1 cup frozen peas

1 large can of chopped tomatoes (the ones with no salt added)

2 bay leaves

2 tsp Garam Masala

Sea salt and pepper to taste

HOW TO:

Heat a stew pot over med high heat with a little bit of coconut oil, throw the cubed meat into the heated pan and brown.  Once the meat is browned and the bottom of the pan is starting to brown lightly throw in the water/stock and the remaining ingredients except for the peas.  Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.  Let simmer away on the stove for an hour or 2 checking and stirring every once in awhile. Add the peas in the last 15 minutes of cooking.  This is great if you have a busy day ahead of you.  Just brown the meat, throw everything together  and put in the fridge until you are home to put it on the stove or use a slow cooker.  It is very easy and so good.

This recipe made enough for our family of 4 and the neighbors who shovelled our driveway for us on Sunday.  It will also freeze well if you want to portion it into individual quick meals.  Happy cooking!