Broccoli and Beef Sitr-Fry

Broccoli and Beef Stir-Fry

from: Skinny Mom

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 3/4 lb uncooked lean trimmed sirloin beef, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 6 oz white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
• 5 cups uncooked broccoli florets (about a 12 oz bag)
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

1. On a plate, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add beef and toss to coat.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick wok or large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add beef and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes
4. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
5. Add ¼ cup broth to same pan; stir to loosen any bits of food on bottom of pan.
6. Add broccoli. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally and sprinkling with a tablespoon water if needed. Cook until broccoli is almost crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
7. Add mushrooms, cover and cook, tossing occasionally.
8. Uncover pan and add ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
9. In a cup, stir together water, soy sauce, remaining 1/4 cup broth and remaining 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch until blended. Stir into pan.
10. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
11. Return beef and accumulated juices to pan. Toss to coat, and serve hot over brown rice.
12. One serving is ¼ stir fry recipe with ½ cup brown rice

Dijon Chicken Pita Pockets

 Dijon Chicken Pocket

2 oz. chicken breast -cooked and shredded

2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

1 teaspoon chopped raw pecans

1 (6 1/2-inch) whole wheat pita

Combine cooked chicken, mustard, yogurt, and pecans in a small bowl; 

mix well.  

Fill both pita halves evenly with chicken mixture.  

A simple recipe from T25 nutrition guide

Basic Yogurt Breakfast

3/4 cup greek yogurt

1 tablespoon almond butter

 2-3 teaspoons agave necture

Mix and eat.  Super simple and way less sugar. Recipe came from my inspiring friend Melissa.