Steamed White Rice
Sliced Oranges
Green Iced Tea
Once again I am going for the one dish meal. These are the kinds of meals that make healthy eating and are fast enough to keep me out of the drive-thru!
You can almost make this one blindfolded...LOL
Fresh Veggies
- 2 stalks Celery
- 2 to 3 Broccoli heads
- 3 Carrots
- 2 cups Green Beans (you can also use Chinese Pea Pods)
- 8 oz package of sliced Mushrooms (no canned mushrooms...yuk!)
- 1 whole med Onion (white or yellow)
- 2 to 3 cups Bean Sprouts (optional)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (not green- too bitter for this recipe)
Cut and slice all veggies (except bean sprouts leave whole) in nice bite size pieces and slices- about the same size.
1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
Whole chopped Garlic (because its easy-I use Christopher Ranch's fresh whole peeled garlic from Raleys-Nob Hill grocery store- you can find it in the produce section usually)
Green onions and Wonton strips (optional for topping)
Salt and Cracked Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Meat- any kind of steak, chicken or pork will work for this one. It is a matter of preference. If you are a vegetarian or vegan- throw in a little Tofu if you like. this is a great way to use up any left over meat too. The amount is also a matter of preference. I will be using an 8oz. Rib Eye.
It tastes best to grill the meat on the BBQ because it gives it a great flavor, but if you can't grill, just fry in some olive oil in a frying pan on the stove. Sprinkle some Salt and Cracked Black Pepper while cooking it. Set the meat aside and let it cool. Don't cut it yet. This allows the meat to retain all the juice. This is always true for any kind of meat- you want to "let it rest"before you slice into it.
While the meat is resting:
On med high heat-
In a large frying pan add 1/4 cup olive oil- add:
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Garlic
Cook for about 10 minutes or until the onions and mushrooms are carmelized (browned) and the garlic soft.
Once these are done add all the other veggies and cook for about 7-12 minutes depending on how soggy or crunchy you want your veggies. My preference is crunchy.
Slice the meat while this is cooking. Periodically stir the veggies to cook evenly on all sides.
In the last couple of minutes add the meat slices (they just need to be warmed up) and pour in the soy sauce. Stir the mixture to coat evenly with soy sauce.
Now place stir fry on a bed of white rice** topped with chopped green onions and fried wonton strips, salt (easy on the salt because soy sauce is very salty) and pepper to taste ...place orange slices on the side.....and dinner is served.
Done!
**white rice can be made in the microwave
2 cups white rice (not instant)
4 cups water
3 T olive oil
Pour olive oil onto the rice and stir around to coat the rice grains...makes it less sticky...add water.
Put all ingredients in a covered microwave dish for 20 minutes on high. This is not an exact science and the top may blow off the dish so you will have to do a little experimenting with how your individual microwave and dishes will work. I have also tried putting it in a microwave bowl and covered with saran wrap...poked with a few little holes to allow the steam to escape a teeny bit. This may work well for you too. A note of caution- when you take the lid or saran wrap off- the steam can seriously burn you so be careful.
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