Steak & Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean sirloin, cut into thin strips ½ inch wide and 2 inches long*
• 4 c. asparagus, stems removed, cut into 1 inch pieces
• ¾ c. beef broth
• ½ c. green onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 T. fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• ½ med. red onion, sliced
• 2 T. soy sauce

Instructions

1. Steam the asparagus until bright green but still firm, about 2 minutes.
2. Drain; rinse with cold water to stop cooking; drain again.
3. Combine ¼ cup beef broth, green onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the mixture is minced and set aside.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and mist lightly with olive oil pan spray.
5. Add the steak strips, red onion, and soy sauce and sauté for 4 minutes, or until beef is nearly cooked.
6. Add the green onion mixture and remaining ½ cup of broth, bring to a boil.
7. Add asparagus to the skillet and stir until the asparagus is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
8. Divide among four dinner plates, serve immediately.

*Note: It is easier to slice beef thinly if you place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes first. I also use kitchen shears to cut the beef.

Makes 4 servings
Calories: 195 Fat: 6 g.

Mexican Quiche

Phase 3

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• sour cream for garnish
• salsa for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef and pour off the fat. Add the taco seasoning and water. There should really be no “juice” in the pan, so cook it down a little if there is.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream, and stir in the cheese.
3. Spray a large 13×9 pan with Pam and then scatter in the beef evenly. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the beef. You might need to stir it a little afterward so that the beef is evenly distributed.
4. Bake at 400 for around 30 – 40 minutes. It will get a little brown on the top. Cut into pieces and top with salsa, avocado, and/or sour cream.

Turkey Chili

1. Brown your meat with the onion powder, Aminos, and stevia.
2. Add your tomatoes and about 1/4 can of water.
3. Add your seasonings and let simmer about 10-15 min.
4. If you have some extra cals for the day fry an egg (with Pam) over easy and put that on top of the chili.

Chicken or beef roll ups

• Chicken or beef
• Salt
• Green onions
• Cilantro
• Basil
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Butter or iceberg lettuce

Instructions

1. Sauté minced chicken or beef with a few tablespoons of water in a non-stick pan
2. Add salt, green onions, cilantro, basil and garlic
3. As the meat starts to stick, deglaze with some lemon juice.
4. Serve the mince in a large leaf (or several leaves) of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, rolled up like a burrito.