Asian Beef & Vegetables Recipe

beef and vegetable dish

A healthier take on takeout

This Asian Beef & Vegetable dish is a healthier take on takeout because you control the ingredients.  That means no harmful ingredients like MSG or seed oils, only nutrient-rich whole foods.

A few health benefits of this dish

Beet greens are the nutritious leafy tops of beets, which provide us with nutrients we need each day, like vitamin C, which is necessary for healthy immune function and collagen production supporting healthy skin, bones, and wound healing (1) (2).

Also, as a good source of calcium, beet greens support strong bones, proper blood clotting, and muscle and nerve function (3).  The vitamin B6 provided by beet greens helps boost mood as it’s needed in the creation of neurotransmitters, as well as the creation of red blood cells (4).

High in nitrates, consuming beet greens supports the production of nitric oxide, which promotes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) to improve circulation (5).

Ginger rhizome (root) may be known for its role in Asian recipes and for reducing nausea, but this little spice also provides us with compounds like gingerol (fresh ginger) and shogaol (dehydrated ginger) that inhibit inflammation to reduce swelling and edema in tissues, and act as potent antioxidants that protect our cells from damage (6) (7).

As an antimicrobial agent, ginger contains bioactive compounds that protect us from Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, and Candida albicans (8).

Asian Beef & Vegetables Recipe:

Organic Ingredients:

6-8 ounces beef steak, cooked, cubed or sliced

½ tbsp. butter

3 ½ cups beet greens, chopped

1 small head of cabbage, chopped

½ cup spinach, chopped

2 small carrots, diced

1 small red bell pepper, diced

½ small onion, chopped

1 inch ginger root, grated

½ tsp. each: dehydrated onion flakes and garlic powder

2 tsp. organic Tamari soy sauce

sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.

Add the beet greens, cabbage, spinach, carrots, bell pepper, onion, ginger, spices, and soy sauce, and cook for about 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked beef to the pan, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. 

This dish pairs well with brown rice and avocado slices.

(Serves 2)