Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
What better way to dress up a pound of top sirloin steak than this recipe which will leave your mouth watering for more. Pair it up with a side of brown rice and dig in. No matter what, this scrumptious recipe will take your taste buds to the next level. No doubt, beef is what’s for dinner!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium, reduced fat chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound beef round steak cut into thin strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts drained
- vegetable oil cooking spray
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Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
- Mix the water and the corn starch together, stirring to break up clumps.
- Add chicken broth and soy sauce to cornstarch mixture and set aside. Pre-heat large skillet, and lightly coat the skillet with vegetable oil spray.
- Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes
- Remove meat from pan and set aside and keep warm.
- Add the broccoli flowerets and stir-fry 2 for 3 minutes. If using fresh garlic, add it to the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute followed by the addition of mushrooms and water chestnuts and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
- Return the meat to the skillet and stir in corn starch mixture.
- Cook and stir about 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is heated and sauce is thickened.
Recipe Notes
Spiced Nuts
Do you have a party in your future? If so, this dish will make you go nuts when you make it! It’s zesty flavor is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 egg white large
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 1/4 cups unsalted mixed nuts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Servings: 3 Tablespoon servings
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk water, egg white, honey in a large bowl. Add nuts and toss well to coat. Add the next 5 ingredeints and make sure the nuts are coated evenly.
- Spread nuts on a 9X13 inch baking pan and bake for 15-25 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Quinoa Cakes
Trying a new whole grain can be intimidating, especially when the name is difficult to pronounce. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain growing in popularity due to its nutritional value. Quinoa has more fiber and twice as much protein as any other grain. It can be used in a variety of dishes including burgers, stir-fries, breakfast bowls, and even pizza crust.
Today’s recipe uses quinoa, black beans, and cottage cheese. I love making this for on-the-road meals. These would also be a great option for kiddos who are in sports activities and need a quick meal before practice. You can freeze the mini cakes for up to 3 months and use them as needed. So instead of driving through the fast-food line, grab a protein-packed Quinoa Cake! Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 eggs and 2 egg whites lightly beaten
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese, reduced fat
- 1/4 cup scallions sliced
- 2 Tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese, reduced fat
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place 12 liners in a muffin tin and spray with cooking spray
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the grains are tender and fluffy. Let cool for about 10 minutes and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add eggs, beans, cottage cheese, scallions, flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Stir until combined. Fold in shredded cheese.
- Bake the cakes until slightly brown on top (20-25 minutes). Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with your favorite salsa and avocado.
Recipe Notes
Recipe adapted from Eating Well
Swiss Steak Deluxe
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb round steak trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 8 oz package fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup onion sliced
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 1 cup green bell pepper sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 8 oz reduced sodium tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 14.5 oz tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 .87 oz package brown gravy mix
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions
- In a 6 quart slow cooker, combine steak, mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
- In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients. Pour over steak mixture. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or 4-5 hours.
- Serve on a bed of wild or brown rice.
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