Ahh Friday. We love Friday. And today is one big Love FEST day, so it’s even better. Like I mentioned before, the Kiwi and I are the most unromantic couple, so you probably won’t find us at a restaurant celebrating Valentines day. Ha! But we will celebrate with food. How about the most unromantic sounding stew ever… Teff and Beef Stew. Okay, it’s not sexy, but boy does it make a man feel loved! The way to man’s heart is through his stomach, yes?
[print_this] Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Soy Free.
ingredients:
- 1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots and spinach (combined)
- 1 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 cup Whole Grain Teff
- 1 cup diced Tomato
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- 3-4 cups chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar or Braggs Aminos
- Optional toppings: Cheese, avocado, black pepper/sea salt/chili pepper flakes
Directions
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and beef and cook until medium done. Then add in your garlic and other spices. I like to add a little balsamic vinegar or GF soy sauce to get the beef extra crispy, almost blackened. Next add teff and a little broth (1/4 cup) and stir for about 2 minutes. Then let it all simmer on medium low with the rest of your broth for another 20 minutes or so. You can tell once the teff is soft.
Last, add in your chopped veggies and cook until veggies are tender, but not too tender. Another 10 minutes or so on medium low. Add in more broth if you want it soup like. Top with cheese and maybe some black pepper or crushed red pepper. This almost tastes like one big hamburger soup with fixins! Delish!
Serves 2-4.[/print_this]
Definitely a strange but good combination with Teff, but a must try! And if you are making it for Valentines day, pop a breath mint after, will ya? 
Let’s finish celebrating with some other kind of love. Link Love! Haven’t done this in a while so thought I’d share a few from this week.
Love Links:
- A Valentines Day Heart Pumpin Playlist
- 10 Quick Ways To Show Love To Your #1 Valentine (And Its Not Your Significant Other) via Lifting Revolution (aka Taylor)
- Why You Should Focus On Friendship This Valentine’s Day via Greatist
- 7 Key to a healthy LOVE of running
- 35 Kick ass Partner Exercises via greatist
- Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Brownies with Cherry Sauce via Sarah Kay Hoffman
- 20 Valentines Day recipes (Paleo) via Purely Twins
- Chocolate Cherry Love Bites via Delights and Delectables
- Decadent Waffles with Strawberry and Mascapone via Treats with a Twist
- Grain Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint patties (I posted for Corepower Healthy Valentines Day recipe)
Cheers and Happy Valentines Day!
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Tara Newman says
February 14, 2014 at 6:06 AMI have never ever tried Teff. We aren’t particularly romantic either and I am not a big fan of the cards, flowers, and chocolates to we skip them. Doesn’t mean we aren’t big on LOVE. Happy Valentine’s Day 🙂
LCCotter says
February 16, 2014 at 5:35 PMit’s such an amateur holiday, right? haha jk
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
February 14, 2014 at 6:13 AMTim was just asking me about teff. I’ve never tried it, but I think I’ll have to put it on my list. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 7:42 AMi think you will love! keep me posted
Cori @ olivetorun says
February 14, 2014 at 7:10 AMWell sure, they run a discount/deal on self hosting and other needs NOW! 😉
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 7:12 AMLOL! I know, i thought of you. DOH! maybe you can ask??
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
February 14, 2014 at 7:24 AMI can’t remember the last time we actually celebrated V-Day but it just so happens that both of us could get today off from work for a date day. We’ll be celebrating as we speed down the mountain on our snowboards today. Weeeeee!
Jennifer F says
February 14, 2014 at 7:49 AMWhat the eff is Teff? I’m not familiar with it and obviously should be if it partners with beef!
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 2:21 PMfun to say, isn’t it? eff that! LOL! and yes it is even better with BEEF!
Taylor @ liftingrevolution says
February 14, 2014 at 7:52 AMThanks friend! Happy Valentines! We aren’t that romantic either. Stay home dinner Bc you’re right the way to a guy is through his stomach!
Hayley@healthyregardshayley says
February 14, 2014 at 8:12 AMI have been wanting to cook with Teff for forever but wasn’t sure what to do with it, will be using this recipe! Happy Valentines Day love!
LCCotter says
February 16, 2014 at 5:43 PMlet me know if you try it hayley!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
February 14, 2014 at 8:12 AMOoh, those peppermint patties muffins! Wish I’d seen them before I did my link up. Have a great weekend, Lindsay!
Meredith @DYT says
February 14, 2014 at 8:15 AMTEFF – What is this teff? No, never even heard of it, what a funny name. Looking into this – dare me? Ha 🙂
And Happy Vday to you!
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 2:21 PMhaha i know. what the eff is teff? LOL! It’s an Ethiopian grain that is GF. Kinda like grits. But even finer and nutty. SO GOOD
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
February 14, 2014 at 8:29 AMI have never tried Teff but you have peaked my interest 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
February 14, 2014 at 8:40 AMI’ve not tried teff but have seen more and more recipes using it. Happy Valentine’s Day my friend!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
February 14, 2014 at 8:47 AMI need to check this out stat! I’ve only used teff flour for making injara. YOu know I love beef. And wine. 😉
Happy Valentine’s Day, my ballin’ #strangebutgood brother!!!
Sarah Kay Hoffman says
February 14, 2014 at 8:48 AMSo many awesome recipes! Thanks for including me sweet Cott!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
February 14, 2014 at 9:32 AMSo, I’ve never tried Teff or even heard of it before. I must be living in the stone ages or something. Ha! It sounds awfully good though! Since I don’t eat beef, do you think it would work with ground turkey meat?
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 9:41 AMFor sure!! Any ground meat or even tempeh
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
February 14, 2014 at 9:46 AMA warming hearty meal is the ultimate show of love, in my humble opinion. Happy Valentine’s, lovely lady <3
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 2:18 PMi concur!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
February 14, 2014 at 10:30 AMHappy Happy Valentine’s Day! I don’t think that I’ve tried teff? We are so not the romantic couple either.
Crystal@TheFastFitRunner says
February 14, 2014 at 10:47 AMThat stew sounds amazing, and I have almost all the ingredients right now. Could you offer an opinion as to an alternative to the Teff? Is that just being used to thicken? I have a ton of other stuff, almond meal, coconut flour, etc, but not “teff”.
We are also less than stellar V-day people. I have Trader Joe’s pizza dough defrosting for dinner!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
February 14, 2014 at 12:13 PMBEEEF. BEEEEEFFFFFFF. BEEEF.
Quite possibly one of the sexiest words on the face of the planet.
When it say it, it almost sounds like a fart. Yep. I just said that. I am trying to make your Valentine’s Day a little less sexy! 😉 That’s kinda hard to do though.
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 2:17 PMpretty sure you are like my brothers… always the fart jokes. haha. Love it!
misszippy says
February 14, 2014 at 12:21 PMI’ve been making the rounds of ancient/different grains this year but have yet to try teff. Gotta get some and try this wonderful sounding recipe!
Jody - Fit at 56 says
February 14, 2014 at 12:37 PMI just started reading more about teff. So many recipes too!!! YUM!!!!!!!
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 5:17 PMIt’s a cheap gluten free grain! We like that! Haha
Christa @ Edible Balance says
February 14, 2014 at 1:01 PMWe don’t ‘do’ Valentine’s either. It’s usually a quiet night in with pizza… that alone is just perfect. My hubby just can’t pull off the romance card, but he’s sweet enough throughout the year! xo
Ooohhhh, your tempeh suggestion above is a great idea for the stew! Yum 🙂
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 5:15 PMOhh ya pizza sounds perfect!! Enjoy friend
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
February 14, 2014 at 1:10 PMMaking this! We aren’t super romantic either. I forgot to wish Luvy a Happy Valentine’s Day this am… whoops. lol! Can I use turkey for beef?? I have never had teff so I’m excited! xoxo
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
February 14, 2014 at 1:12 PMand thanks for the love, love! xoxoxo!!
Katie says
February 14, 2014 at 1:17 PMI have not tried that however that recipe looks yummy! Josh & I always avoid going out to dinner on this Holiday! It’s crazy busy & usually service isn’t too good! I much rather make a meal at all, that way I don’t have to wear uncomfortable clothes haha Happy Valentines Day Sweet Friend!!! x0 🙂
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 2:15 PMso agree!! comfy pants for the win!
Natalie says
February 14, 2014 at 2:11 PMI never heard or tried teff but that stew does look yummy. Happy V-day!
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 2:18 PMyou’d like it, i am sure! stay warm friend. <3
Kim says
February 14, 2014 at 2:52 PMI don’t even know what Teff is but I’m sure your stew is delicious.
We don’t really do much for Valentines and I’m totally OK with that!!!
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 5:14 PMI agree! Enjoy friend
Kierston says
February 14, 2014 at 5:02 PMI heard of Teff not long ago. Glad to see how you made use of it. Looks fab!
Have love day to you and Kiwi 🙂
LCCotter says
February 14, 2014 at 5:14 PMAnd to you and the super fit! xxoo
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
February 14, 2014 at 5:10 PMHa, I love that. We aren’t very romantic either but we sure do loooooove each other a ton 😉
LCCotter says
February 16, 2014 at 6:15 PMand that’s all that matters!
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
February 15, 2014 at 4:29 AMSounds like a perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day, indoors with your hubby and a warm and nourishing meal.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
February 15, 2014 at 12:59 PMNever heard of Teff before….hmmm…
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says
February 15, 2014 at 1:40 PMI’ve been loving playing around with teff lately. I cooked up a batch once and sprinkled it over bbq salads. SO good.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for the link love!!
LCCotter says
February 16, 2014 at 6:01 PMsee… twinsies! <3
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says
February 15, 2014 at 11:19 PMNick and I are totally unromantic when it comes to VDay too but more because he doesn’t believe in it so we just do cards 😉
This stew looks absolutely delicious, I’d never even heard of Teff before this post.
LCCotter says
February 16, 2014 at 5:51 PMit’s not a romantic GF grain but hey, it’s tasty! LOL!
Jess says
February 16, 2014 at 2:43 AMI have never even heard of teff! I think most men would agree not much that pleases them more than food!
Kim K says
February 18, 2014 at 2:20 PMdoes anyone go out to dinner on vday?! i made seared scallops and goat cheese and roasted red pepper risotto for josh. first time im hearing of teff – im intrigued!
Cassie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:37 PMJust pinned that peppermint muffin recipe… can’t wait to try it!!
LCCotter says
February 20, 2014 at 5:20 PMit’s sooooo good! I need more