Jami's Fitness Journey

Beef and Broccoli with Red Bell Pepper

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 6 Tbsp. water, divided use
• 2 Tbsp. corn starch, divided use
• 1 Tbsp. raw honey
• 1 lb. raw top sirloin beef, trimmed of fat and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 medium bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Total Time: 20 min.

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cooking Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 servings, 1 cup each

1. Combine soy sauce, 4 Tbsp. water, 1 Tbsp. corn starch, and honey in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Combine remaining 1 Tbsp. cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water in a large bowl; mix well. Add beef. Toss gently to coat.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink. Remove from skillet, keep warm.
5. Add broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes. Place broccoli mixture in beef bowl.
6. Add soy sauce mixture to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 30 seconds, or until thickened.
7. Return beef and broccoli mixture to skillet; cook, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed and heated through.

NOTES
1 green 1/2 yellow 1 red