Ready for a tasty Asian-inspired beef dish? This one is easy, uses just one skillet, and it makes great leftovers.
* If you're avoiding soy, try substituting coconut aminos in place of the Bragg's liquid aminos or tamari.
YIELD 4-6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 3-4 inch strips
6 to 8 large mushrooms, sliced
1/4 onion, chopped
1 head broccoli, chopped
1 head cauliflower (for rice)
Sesame seeds to garnish
Oil to coat skillet (coconut is my favorite, but if you use olive oil, just make sure the heat doesn't get too high)
For Sauce
1/2 cup Bragg's Liquid Aminos or gluten-free tamari
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 to 2 teaspoons ginger powder, depending on preference
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Dissolve arrowroot in the 1/2 cup of water, then stir into the rest of the ingredients for sauce - this is also your marinade, so you can prepare this the night before, morning of, or at least an hour before cooking to give meat enough time to marinate
2. Trim excess fat and connective tissue from beef and cut into strips, then place strips in sauce and refrigerate (once they are cooked I like to cut them into bite-sized pieces - up to you)
3. Prepare cauliflower rice and set aside (To keep warm, keep covered in a pan on lowest heat, stirring occasionally. If your stove runs hot and you're worried about overcooking, put in a covered dish and wrap in a towel.)
4. Prepare your veggies, oil large skillet and heat to medium/low - pan fry your beef (not the sauce) for a few minutes on each side - careful not to overcook
5. Take the beef out once it reaches your desired level of doneness, leaving the drippings in the skillet and toss the broccoli florets and onions in
6. Allow broccoli and onions to cook for a few minutes, stirring them until they begin to get tender and then add the mushrooms
7. Give all the veggies a few more minutes to cook and then pour in the sauce
8. Simmer for a few minutes, until sauce thickens a little, turn down the heat to low, and add beef to warm with the dish
9. Serve over cauliflower rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds