When you really want Beef & Broccoli and don't have most of the ingredients...

I was at the store wandering the aisles (which I always advise NOT to do) but I saw thinly sliced stir fry steak in the meat section and instantly thought BEEF & BROCCOLI and I have been craving if for days.   I was at a Health Fair all days and really didn't feel like cooking when I went home but my options were Shakeology and listen to Jason mention repeatedly that we had no food in the house OR I could make Beef & Broccoli - which still could get complaints because Jason doesn't eat broccoli.  I am pleased to announce that he eat it AND said it was good.  I'm going to call that a WINNER WINNER STIR FRY DINNER (ha ha get it?)   

The beef was still cooking - that's why it is so pink ;)

That was a great plan until I looked up recipes and realized the ONLY ingredients I had were the actual beef and broccoli. (insert annoyed face) so I decided I would improvise and hope for the best.  

It turned out SO good, was 21 Day Fix approved and super easy.   If you want to try it out I will post the recipe below. 

Ingredients:

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos
6 Tbsp. water, divided use
2 Tbsp. flour,
1 Tbsp. Organic honey
1 lb. Raw Top Sirloin Beef - Sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
1 tsp. Coconut oil
4 cups Broccoli florets (i used frozen)
2 Cloves Garlic,minced

1/2 tsp Ginger

1 cup Quinoa/Rice blend, cooked according to package.

Preparation:

1. Combine soy sauce, 4 Tbsp. water, 1 Tbsp. flour, and honey in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Combine remaining 1 Tbsp. four 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. Steam broccoli until thawed and cooked but still has a little crunch
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. Top quinoa/rice blend with beef and broccoli mixture

SERVE & ENJOY!!! 

Recipe Yields - 4 Serving, 1 Cup Each 

21 Day Fix Container Count: 

1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 Green 

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My struggle with food

I finished up Country Heat on Tuesday.  I LOVED it, it was so much fun.  I was really skeptical that I would enjoy just dancing for 30 days and not lifting weights but the workouts were fast, and still really worked your legs. I nailed the workouts and was consistent ALL 30 days of the program, but where I bombed was the eating.  That has been a struggle for me since I was a teenager.  The only time I ever really stuck to the meal plans and all the containers was my first round of the 21 Day Fix.

I know I can't be alone in this! I do really good the first week but then I will cave into temptation and overdo my yellow or blue containers and then it seems like I just plunge into a big spiral of bad eating.  This round the last week was a real struggle for me, I feel like I am letting all of my challengers down and most importantly myself.   I am the person who can workout everyday and not lose a pound but I can eat healthy for a week and lost 5 so it makes me even madder at myself that I can't stick to it when it's such a crucial part of my results.

On Monday I am starting the 30 Chisel Program from The Masters Hammer & Chisel.  I am COMMITTING to finish the program from start to finish and successfully follow the meal plan.  I am tired of being mad at myself for cheat days. Do you want to do it with me??  I could use all the support and accountability I can get.

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