Sometimes you just need a little comfort food. Some of you may remember the old beef campaign from years ago... "Beef. It's What's For Dinner!" Thankfully beef is on the menu for Whole30 and that is no surprise to us. As ranchers, we realize first hand not only the heritage behind raising our own beef but the health benefits from a great cut of lean beef. Our ranch raises Hereford cattle and it's the only beef we serve on our table. There simply is nothing better in our estimation than a flavorful Hereford Ribeye steak, cheeseburger, or recipe made with our delicious farm raised beef!
As a rancher and former President of the National Hereford Women, I would be totally remiss if I did not post a blog with ways to incorporate beef or our beloved Hereford beef into your month of Whole30. My recipes from my blog and recipes from Certified Hereford Beef are staples in homes across the US and world for that matter. Hereford cattle, their associations on the state and national level and their wonderful people are what helped raise our daughters into what they are today. For that, we will be forever thankful. The beef cattle industry has instilled both work ethic and family values on a daily basis. Beef is on our table most nights for more reasons than one.
As you look through my recipes on and off the Whole30 tab, you'll see many, many beef recipes. As my daughter Bethany and I continue our second month on the Whole30, we are creating new recipes daily that incorporate healthy and lean beef.
For today's post and to kick your week off, we wanted to share with you a piece of not only our heritage but yet another meal we served our family and rancher, daddy, husband Scott to raves review.
The Ranch Kitchen's Whole30 Southwestern Meatloaf is just that and Ranchman - husband Scott approved. Baked in your cupcake or muffin tins, these little meatloaves are full of flavor and something we think you will add to your recipe list. These flavorful, mini meatloaves are perfect to serve your hungry family or for yourself as a wonderful evening meal or lunch the next day as you meal prep to be successful on the Whole30.
Since flour and bread are off-limits on the Whole30, you must be creative when finding substitutes. For us, Almond flour was our go to as an ingredient to bind recipes together as in our Whole30 Southwestern Meatloaf, To be honest, we did not even miss the torn bread bits I put normally in my meatloaf, and the almond flour was a wonderful substitution.
To add a southwestern flavor, I used fresh, chopped green chile such as Poblano's (you can use canned if compliant) and then a really wonderful sugar-free - compliant BBQ sauce. It was a wonderful substitute for the sugary ketchup I normally place both inside and on top of this meatloaf.
Along with chopped onions and garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these little meatloaves were both filling and made almost two muffin tins. We had enough for both dinner that night and a few lunches for the next two days.
Do make sure as you combine the meat with the other ingredient and that you do not overwork the mixture as it will toughen your meat and make it chewy after cooking. Just gently combine until all ingredients are worked through and then place in your lightly greased muffin tins. I used extra virgin olive oil for my muffin tins.
We served our Whole30 Southwestern Meatloaf with our Whole30 Mashed Potatoes and a side of grilled asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. We were all totally filled up afterward and loved this wonderful meal.
Throughout the week ahead we will post several of our Whole30 beef recipes for you to add to your weekly meal plans. Beef and it's flavorful cuts are the perfect addition to both your diet and meals as you plan ahead. It is also so simple to reinvent a great steak into fajitas the next night or a quick beef stew.
To help you with meal prepping, here is a sampling of some Whole30 compliant recipes we've added to our site recently. They are all Ranchman approved and loved by everyone in our family because Whole30 for us had to be tasty and feel like we weren't missing a thing.
So, remember that healthy beef is on the table at our ranch and just plain good for you!
I'll leave you with one of my very favorite beef campaigns of years ago...
As a rancher and former President of the National Hereford Women, I would be totally remiss if I did not post a blog with ways to incorporate beef or our beloved Hereford beef into your month of Whole30. My recipes from my blog and recipes from Certified Hereford Beef are staples in homes across the US and world for that matter. Hereford cattle, their associations on the state and national level and their wonderful people are what helped raise our daughters into what they are today. For that, we will be forever thankful. The beef cattle industry has instilled both work ethic and family values on a daily basis. Beef is on our table most nights for more reasons than one.
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| For more beef recipes click here for Certified Hereford Beef's Recipe website |
As you look through my recipes on and off the Whole30 tab, you'll see many, many beef recipes. As my daughter Bethany and I continue our second month on the Whole30, we are creating new recipes daily that incorporate healthy and lean beef.
For today's post and to kick your week off, we wanted to share with you a piece of not only our heritage but yet another meal we served our family and rancher, daddy, husband Scott to raves review.
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| Click here for the recipe for Whole30 Southwestern Meatloaf |
To add a southwestern flavor, I used fresh, chopped green chile such as Poblano's (you can use canned if compliant) and then a really wonderful sugar-free - compliant BBQ sauce. It was a wonderful substitute for the sugary ketchup I normally place both inside and on top of this meatloaf.
Along with chopped onions and garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these little meatloaves were both filling and made almost two muffin tins. We had enough for both dinner that night and a few lunches for the next two days.
Do make sure as you combine the meat with the other ingredient and that you do not overwork the mixture as it will toughen your meat and make it chewy after cooking. Just gently combine until all ingredients are worked through and then place in your lightly greased muffin tins. I used extra virgin olive oil for my muffin tins.
We served our Whole30 Southwestern Meatloaf with our Whole30 Mashed Potatoes and a side of grilled asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. We were all totally filled up afterward and loved this wonderful meal.
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| Click here for the recipe for Whole30 Mashed Potatoes |
Throughout the week ahead we will post several of our Whole30 beef recipes for you to add to your weekly meal plans. Beef and it's flavorful cuts are the perfect addition to both your diet and meals as you plan ahead. It is also so simple to reinvent a great steak into fajitas the next night or a quick beef stew.
To help you with meal prepping, here is a sampling of some Whole30 compliant recipes we've added to our site recently. They are all Ranchman approved and loved by everyone in our family because Whole30 for us had to be tasty and feel like we weren't missing a thing.
So, remember that healthy beef is on the table at our ranch and just plain good for you!
I'll leave you with one of my very favorite beef campaigns of years ago...
Have a great week ahead and stay warm out there!
Alise & Bethany
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