Mongolian Beef and Roasted Broccoli

BEEF INGREDIENTS

2 LBS Grass-fed Flank Steak Cut into ½” Strips

3 Tablespoons Cassava Flour

¾ Cup Gluten Free Tamari

½ Cup Beef Broth

2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic

1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil

¼ Cup Brown Sugar Substitute

1 Cup Red Peppers Sliced

¼ Green Onions for Garnish

½ Tablespoon Sesame Seeds for Garnish

ROASTED BROCCOLI INGREDIENTS

1 Head Broccoli Cut into Florets

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

1 ½ Tablespoons Sesame Oil

1 Tablespoon Gluten-Free Tamari

2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic

BEEF ASSEMBLY

1. Add meat and cassava flour to a large Ziploc or resealable bag.  Coat beef with flour.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine tamari, beef broth, garlic, oil, and brown sugar substitute.  Mix well and pour into the slow cooker. 
3. Add meat and red peppers to the slow cooker.
4. Cook on low for 6 hours.

BROCCOLI ASSEMBLY

1. Add broccoli, avocado oil, sesame oil, tamari, and garlic to a large Ziploc or resealable bag.  Coat broccoli well. 
2. Place in a medium sized glass baking dish and Bake at 375° F for 45 minutes
3. Serve with beef and sauce.  Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. 

Serves 4

HEALTH BENEFITS

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and they also contain antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal. 

Broccoli:  The fiber in broccoli plays a significant part in helping to keep your digestion regulated. Along with kaempferol, it helps keep the stomach lining healthy and maintain healthy bacteria levels in the intestines.

Bell Peppers:  Contain a large number of carotenoids which are plant-based antioxidants that reduce the damage that oxidation causes on your cells.  Foods high in carotenoids have been shown to help reduce the risk of cancer and free radical activity.