![]() I just don't seem to tire of grass-fed beef. This sentiment probably has much to do with how good I feel after eating it. Listening to my body was an important step in conquering colitis and, like I suggest in my post about slow-cooking, so is sustainability. Enter what might just be the simplest way I know to prepare a delicious and satisfying meal. There are plenty of cuts of beef you could use to prepare this recipe including stew meat, shanks, brisket, and short ribs, to list a few of my favorites. Since the end product will be cooked through and fully tenderized from the moist and slow cooking process, you may as well save a few bucks and dine on a less pricey grass-fed cut. Plus, what some of those cheaper pieces lack in tenderness, they more than make up for with flavor (my ode to skirt steak forthcoming). Steak Tip: If you are concerned about the cost of grass-fed beef, you might find a local or mail-order farmer who sells in bulk. In the end, the choice is yours. If you go conventional, go lean. If you go grass-fed, enjoy the clean, nourishing fat. Simplest Brisket (Serves 3-4)
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Note: For tips on cooking times, check out my post on slow-cooking basics. This is not an exact science--unless you dry out the pot, you'll have a hard time overcooking this one.
As usual, this isn't just a recipe for sick people; it's a quick and healthy meal for all that I hope you find simply delicious. Staying consistent with my own instructions above, I used a chuck roast instead of brisket because I had one in the freezer. Regardless of the cut, this dish is akin to a hot bowl of chicken soup, soothing the soul as it soothes the aching gut. (Well, I find fasting is often the best for that, but this is a much more savory option.)
If you're dealing with digestive issues, I urge you to commit to an elimination diet. (Jordan and Steve created a great free Quick Start Guide at scdlifestyle.com!) All of the ingredients in this basic recipe are in my digestive wheelhouse and I encourage my fellow IBD sufferers to develop their own personal palette of easy-to-digest foods for when the s*%$ hits the fan (metaphorically, of course). In good beef, Ethan
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AuthorI'm Ethan, a guy whose life used to be controlled by ulcerative colitis. As I systematically tested diets, treatments, and all types of health advice to heal my colon, I learned a lot about my own biology and also how to cook without compromise. I'm here to share the best (and sometimes worst) of that journey with you. Categories
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