ITG Recipes for Steps 1-3
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Gingery Broccoli and Beef
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Ingredients
For 4 people ()
Recipe
- 2 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 pound(s) Petite Sirloin or Filet steak (cut into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoon(s) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoon(s) Fresh Grated Ginger
- 2 teaspoon(s) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon(s) Red Pepper Flakes
- 0.5 cup(s) Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 cup(s) Broccoli Florets
- 1 Green Onion (finely sliced)
- 2 tablespoon(s) Low Sodium Soy Sauce (optional)
Gingery Broccoli and Beef Directions
- Heat the 1/2 Tbs olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef and 1/4 tsp sea salt, and brown. Remove beef from pan to a side dish, and get rid of excess juice left in pan.
- In a small bowl mix lemon juice, grated ginger, freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes with 1/4 cup broth. (May use some low sodium soy sauce for a more Asian dish).
- Heat pan again over medium heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil when pan is hot.
- Add broccoli to the pan. Pour liquid ingredients on top and toss to coat.
- Cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the green onions. Add the extra chicken broth if preferred.
- Stir beef in until it’s coated with sauce, and let simmer for a few minutes until beef warmed through. Serve and enjoy.