What I love about the ever-growing Paleo community is the amount different talents there are and that each and every person brings something different to the table. Russ Crandall, the man behind the blog The Domestic Man, has released a work of art – The Ancestral Table. What this book does is show you not only some of the most beautiful food photos ever but also takes your on journey back in time to dinner tables-past. I believe that the Paleo diet movement isn’t a fad diet or a scheme by any means – the truth is, it’s a way to eat like we used to. Think about it: Before the advent of all these processed foods, you had to make things from scratch or buy them from the local farmer’s market. Maybe even trade your homemade butter for someone’s eggs.
In The Ancestral Table, Russ showcases this is a gorgeous way. The photos are so freakin’ good. Seriously. That’s what you’ll think on your first few flips through the book’s pages. There’s cuisines from all over the world, classic recipes with a twist to comply within the Paleo lifestyle. And, Russ uses starches in this book. I’m not talking about sweet potatoes and plantains, I’m talking white rice and white potatoes. I think if you can tolerate “safe starches” then enjoy. I personally love me some white rice with grass-fed butter. SO GOOD. Russ himself has seen vast health improvements with Paleo. At the age of 24, Russ suffered a stroke. Over the course of his 20s he suffered from other health-related issues, including a rare autoimmune condition. Not keen on the idea of taking multiple medications for the rest of his life, Russ decided to try a change in diet. That’s when Paleo came in & Russ has since elevated many of his symptoms. Score one for the power of proper nutrition!!
Now, I wanted to share one of Russ’s fantastic recipes with you and it was so hard to choose THE one that I think you all will love. I’ve been posting so many dessert recipes lately I figure you all needed a break. So, without further ado, I present SALISBURY STEAK! Talk about a classic meal! The Ancestral Table is in stores now – order your copy today!
Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 cups beef broth
- 5 oz sliced white mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional, can use coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the ground beef, egg, almond meal, salt, mustard, onion powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and 1/2 tsp. of the pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until everything is well combined; be careful not to over mix.
- Form the meat into 4 steak-shaped patties and place on a baking sheet. Bake until browned, about 18 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes to create a crust.
- While the steaks are cooking, combine the broth, mushrooms, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer on medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mushrooms shrink and soften, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cream or coconut milk and reduce the heat to low. In a separate dish, mix together the starch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir the starch slurry into the broth and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then plate the steaks and pour the gravy on top.
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I’ve been coming back to this recipe for over 4 years now. This is a staple in my house whenever I go paleo. My non-paleo kids and husband love it too!! Thanks for the delicious recipe that really hits you in the feels when you need some good down home cooking!
Loved this recipe!! Even the kids thought it was great. I thought the sauce was wonderful, times I have had salisbury steak in a restaurant, the sauce is always on the thin side. The kids said the sauce “almost” made the mashed cauliflower edible.. :D I will definitely make again!
Haha that’s great! Glad you and your family loved it!
Love,Love,Love this recipe!! It is so easy to make. I do find, however, it is better the next day. Thank you for a great recipe that the hubby will eat..
I find most recipes better the next day
I loved the flavor of this recipe. I did however change it up a bit. I ground the beef up, sauted 1\2 an onion with the beef. Added the seasonings and broth, and reduce down. I used 1 cup beef and 1 cup mushroom stock. Add the cream, and 1 TB worchestshire sauce and starch. Thicken it. Toss in a small handful of diced parsly. It was served over rice. And was gobbled up by the whole family.
I’ve made this recipe twice as written, but the second time I left off the gravy since it didn’t thicken for me, either (the first time, I added more arrowroot and it made a gelatinous glob, albeit a tasty one). The third time I made it, I put the whole thing into a glass loaf pan and made meatloaf out of it (topped it with barbecue sauce about 10 minutes before done). It was delicious! There were no leftovers! This is a great, versatile recipe and I’m thankful for it!
Glad you loved it
This was delicious, we made it with some mashed sweet potato. I did have one problem though, which I’ve had with other recipes as well. I can’t manage to get sauces to thicken with arrowroot. I had the same problem when making ‘Caveman Casserole’ (a new paleo favorite). In both instances I let it sit longer than the recommended time, with no results. It’s completely liquid. Should I use colder water? More arrowroot? Hotter/Colder simmer temp? After the leftovers sat in the fridge, they’re still no thicker than before. Hopefully this post isn’t too old. Loving the recipes so far. Thanks for everything.
Hi!
My husband and I made this dish last night and we LOVED it! We made a few tweaks though. We used a beef/venison blend and we added a little red chili flake to the gravy. Thanks for all the great recipes! We are trying the stuffed sweet potatoes next!
Mmmm spicier gravy, sounds great!!! Let me know how you like the sweet potatoes!
This dish was delicious! Even my teenage daughter liked it, and she hates beef. :) Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe. I made it as written: The gravy was more like a sauce (thinner), so next time, I’ll try to thicken it. Thanks again!
Let it sit a little longer, and it should thicken :)
Hi, Thank you for the recipes! Would you be able to suggest an alternative to almond meal? Tree nut allergy. If I skip that ingredient will the patties fall apart?
Definitely. I’d use another gluten and grain free flour. Maybe some sweet potato flour or tapioca?
You might also try tigernut flour. I’ve used that for my roommate, who requires an AIP version of this recipe, and it worked out very well.
Another fabulous recipe, George!!! I made this tonight as written and it was delicious. Nice to have something a little different. This is going into dinner rotation! Made it with your roasted carrots with dill for the side and that was one heck of a good, satisfying meal. Everyone’s happy, thanks so much yet again!!
WOW George,
I think is the best recipe yet. My husband, who is not a Paleo follower loved it as well. Bravo, you just stay in the kitchen and create and I will keep trying out your recipes. This one is a real gem!!
I just made this tonight and it is AMAZING! It is perfect for a post game meal! Great Job!
Thanks so much :)
Hi there, I don’t have any mustard powder, can I use regular mustard?
Thanks so much,
Yoli