by Farmer Melanie | Lamb
Lamb Ragù is an Italian dish. This recipe uses ground lamb. However, the meat can be minced or chopped. Traditionally it is served over pasta but with today’s new diets it can be adapted for paleo or keto plans.
Lamb Ragu
Prepared with ground lamb. Try serving this over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice if you're following a Paleo diet plan. Otherwise, pasta is the side of choice.
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs
Course: Hot Entrée
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb ground
- 28 ounce tomatoes canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup basil fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Heat the oil in a deep skillet.
Add the onion and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper and add the garlic and Italian seasoning.
Stir, cook for 1 minute, and add the lamb. Cook until the lamb is no longer pink.
Add the tomatoes. Mash the tomatoes and simmer over medium low heat 30 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes are broken down.
Add the tomato paste, and continue simmering for 30-60 more minutes, until thickened.
Stir in the vinegar and basil and serve with pasta, zucchini noodles or sauteed cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
by Farmer Melanie | Cheese
Gooey goodness. More cheese, less pasta. This mac and cheese is a blue ribbon winner for the family!!
Mac and Cheese
Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: American
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 Quart milk
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Cups Pinnacle Cheese Grated
- 3 Cups Clau d' ville Cheddar Cheese Grated
- 1/2 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper Freshly Ground
- 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg Ground
- 1 Cup parmesan cheese Or other cheese topping
Sauce
Melt butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Add milk and cook until thickened and smooth.
Remove from heat.
Add Pinnacle and Clau d' ville Cheddar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Stir well.
Combine and Bake
Add cooked macaroni to sauce and stir well.
Pour into 3-quart dish.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and browned on top.
by Farmer Melanie | Lamb
Four simple ingredients — ground lamb, sea salt, black pepper and coconut oil. Ground lamb is a great addition to a Paleo, Keto, or carnivore diet.
Lamb Burgers -- quick and easy
Four simple ingredients -- ground lamb, sea salt, black pepper and coconut oil. Ground lamb is a great addition to a Paleo, Keto, or carnivore diet.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Total Time11 minutes mins
Course: Hot Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 patties
- 1 pound lamb ground
- 1 teaspoon sea salt optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Form meat into patties. Season each side with salt and pepper
Add coconut oil to a medium skillet. Heat to medium-high
Add patties and cook
1/2" patties are done after 3 minutes on each side to 160 degrees. But cook to your desired level of "done"
