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Puerto Rican Beef with a Thai Twist

October20

This recipe was definitely a hit in our house.  Next time I’d cut the greens a little smaller so they hid from the children better thought.

Recipe: Puerto Rican Beef with a Thai Twist

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grass fed ground beef
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp sea salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 ripe avocado

Instructions

  1. Peel sweet potatoes and begin steaming. When tender, mash with 1/2 coconut milk and salt and pepper to taste.
  2.  In a large skillet brown the ground beef.  
  3. Add the bell peppers, onions, and olive oil and saute until the onions and peppers are tender.  
  4. Add all of the spices and mix well.  
  5. Add the kale, continue cooking stirring often until the kale is tender (about 4-5 minutes).  
  6. Serve over mashed sweet potatoes with a side of sliced avocado.  

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Thanks to www.everydaypaleo.com for the main bones of this recipe. 

 

posted under Main Dish, Recipes, Whole 30/Paleo
6 Comments to

“Puerto Rican Beef with a Thai Twist”

  1. Avatar April 1st, 2011 at 7:39 am New Menu and Whole30 « There's No Place Like Home Says:

    [...] Peppers (recipe below) W: Sofrito Chicken, Cauli ‘Rice’, brocolli (recipe below) Th: Puerto Rican Beef over mashed sweet potatoes (This was good, and a great way to get tons of good greens in. It has a [...]
  2. Avatar January 2nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm Raquel Lllagostera-Santiago Says:

    THis is just wonderful . That is multiculturalism that is yummy and nice on the tummy.
    Thanks,
    Raquel
  3. Avatar January 17th, 2012 at 11:05 pm The Nap Clan » Blog Archive » Whole 30 Day 8 Says:

    [...] was Puerto Rican Beef leftover from last [...]
  4. Avatar April 13th, 2012 at 8:27 am Allie Kempp Says:

    I came across your website the other day and I found this recipie (Puerto Rican Beef with a Thai Twist), made a copy and my husband made it for me last night. We substituted the beef with Boca crumbles (we are vegan)… WOWWW! This is easily one of my favorite meals!!! It is absolutly YUMMY! Thank you for posting this excellent dish! Cant wait to try your Pangan Curry with Cauliflower Fried Rice!
  5. Avatar June 5th, 2012 at 4:52 pm Sarah Says:

    Allie,
    Thanks for posting the vegan substitution. I hope you are able to continue to leave comments with your variations for any other vegans out there.
  6. Avatar February 26th, 2013 at 4:46 pm Patti Says:

    where does the 1 cup of coconut milk come in?

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