Gingery Broccoli and Beef

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves minced
• 1 pound beef – petite sirloin steaks cut into very thin strips
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds, ground/milled
• 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh grated
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 heads broccoli cut into florets (about 2 cups)
• 2 large carrots thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Method:

• Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil and garlic in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the sliced beef and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and brown.
• Remove beef from pan to a side dish, and get rid of excess juice left in pan.
• In a small bowl mix lemon juice, milled flaxseed, grated ginger, freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes with 1/4 cup chicken stock.
• Heat pan again over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil when pan is hot.
• Add broccoli and carrots to pan. Pour liquid ingredients on top and toss to coat.
• Cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender.
• Return the beef to the pan and add the onion. (Add extra chicken broth if preferred.)
• Stir beef in until it’s coated with sauce and let simmer for a few minutes until beef warmed through.
• Serve as is or with a portion of quinoa/ brown rice.