Rich, Flavorful Beef Sauce: Prepare to be Amazed

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar adds acidity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

Finely dice 2 scallions.

Finely dice 2 garlic cloves.

Julienne and dice 1/2 bell pepper very thin.

Grate 2 small carrots.

Cut the beef (round eye) into cubes.

Season the meat with salt and black pepper.

Heat a pan and add a little bit of butter.

Sear the meat for about 45 seconds on each side until it has color.

Remove the meat from the pan and add a little bit of avocado oil or olive oil.

Add the scallions to the pan and stir continuously.

Add the bell peppers, shredded carrots, and garlic to the pan.

Return the meat to the pan and add a little bit of water.

Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

After 10 minutes, season with salt and black pepper, and add dry thyme.

Rotate the meat and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.

Remove the meat from the pan to thicken the sauce.

Add a little bit of butter and flour to the pan and mix everything together.

Cook the mixture to thicken the sauce, adding more flour if a thicker consistency is desired.

Add a little bit of paprika for color and appeal.

Return the meat to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes.

Turn the meat and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Turn the meat one last time before plating.

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