BEEF PARES / BEEF COMBO MEAL

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while white sugar is often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Tofu can provide protein without cholesterol.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and thinly-sliced ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add beef to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.

Pour in coconut sap syrup and water; add xanthan gum, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until beef is tender.

Remove the beef and set aside; strain the broth to remove spices and solids.

Return the strained broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Slice the beef and return it to the pot; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve hot with fried rice and garnish with chopped bell pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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