Whole30 Steak Coffee Rub

I have seen this recipe for a while now, and just never made it. We tossed together the spices last week and seasoned away. After some time on the grill the steaks were ready and we were in heaven. We made extra and are now ready for our next grilling session.

Whole9's Coffee Rub

1 tsp black peppercorns

1 tsp whole coriander

1 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa

1/2 tsp raw sugar (optional)

1 tsp freshly ground coffee

 

I multiplied this recipe by 4 so there would be enough for our next steak dinner. This recipe should cover 2 steaks.

- Sorry there isn't a picture- we ate the steaks up so fast there wasn't anything left to photograph!

Enjoy!

Celebration Time!

 You are getting to the end of your Whole30 and it is time to CEL-A-BRATE!!! I would imagine previously you may have chosen a big cupcake, glass of wine, or a meat lovers pizza to make this celebration happen. But you have changed, you realize that you actually LIKE the way healthy food makes you feel and you are ready for a different type of party. Today, make a plan for your "treat" that you will give yourself when you are done.

 

Maybe it will be some cool new shoes for the gym:

 

 

A sweet accessory for your new skinny wrist:

 

 

 

Maybe splurge on a knife for all the delicious Paleo food you will continue to eat:

 

 

Have some flowers delivered to yourself at work or at home:

 

 

Buy yourself some new bedding for the sleep you never knew you could have:

 

 

Go on an adventure:

 

 

There are millions of ideas out there besides the sugar covered, carb overloaded, cheat that will leave you feeling like this:

 

 

So the "tip" for today is treat yourself the best way you know how. Plan a celebration for the end of your Whole30 that won't leave you feeling sick and WILL leave you feeling like this:

 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Fresh Beef and Veggie Chili

This month our gym is doing a Whole30 challenge. In honor of that, all my recipes this month will be Whole30 approved, and as always delicious!

This recipe was actually made for me by my friend. She tossed all these ingredients in her dutch oven (that was the most beautiful color of turquoise you have ever seen- I was drooling) and a few hours later after our pedicures and shopping trip we came home to an amazing dinner. I mean really, does it get any better than that? Shopping, pedicures AND someone else making you a Whole30 approved dinner. It was a perfect day. :)

If you are like me and don't have a dutch oven, you can still make this recipe in your crock pot. Just follow the same prepping directions and cook your chili on high for about 2 hours. Add your celery root in at the end still to avoid the mushiness.  

Fresh Beef and Veggie Chili
2 pounds boneless beef chuck post roast (cut into 3/4 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon oil of choice (coconut or olive)
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 jar (24 oz mild or medium, chunky salsa)
1 can (or 13 1/2- 14 1/2 oz organic beef broth)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 large celery root (cut into 1/2 inch chunks, you can also substitute sweet potatoes here or parsnips)
Toppings:
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado

In dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cubes of roast and brown evenly. Pour off drippings if it is excessive.

Stir in salsa, broth, and chili powder. Cover tightly and simmer for 1 1/2 -1 3/4 hours, or until beef is tender.

Add celery root and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 15-20 min or until the celery root is tender.

Serve topped with fresh chopped cilantro and avocado.

You can also make this recipe into a soup by adding 3 cups of water with the salsa, broth and chili powder.

Enjoy!