How to make Adobo Peppered Steak (Dr Poon / Paleo / Primal / Low Carb)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being slightly healthier.

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor with a different profile.

Cut the steak into approximately 3-inch strips.

Chop the red onion.

Slice the bell peppers into strips.

Heat a wok or large stir fry pan on medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of cooking fat to the pan.

Add the onions and steak to the pan and stir fry for about 1 minute.

Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until the edges of the meat are mostly brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Add coconut aminos or soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the pan and mix well.

Add enough water to cover the meat, about 1.5 cups.

Cook on medium heat without a lid for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces and the meat is tender.

Remove bay leaves from the pan.

Add the diced bell peppers and stir fry for 3-5 minutes until tender.

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