“Beefy Bump”

Fellow qualitarians (those who want quality in the meal choices), we want the funk of a tasty meal to motivate us in the kitchen this week. That’s why we’re gathering to create the “Beefy Bump” steps of creation. A simple one-pot stop is going to bring smiles and warmth for a cooler day that’ll be difficult to resist. Let’s get moving and grooving in our kitchen studios to “bump” off those extra inches!

Ingredients: (serves 2-4)
• 1-1 1/2 organic, grass-finished beef, stew-cut
• 32 oz. organic, low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 whole, dried, organic bay leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. fresh, organic basil, finely chopped
• 18 oz. organic, mixed stir-fry vegetables
(red & green peppers, snap peas, snow peas
onions, mushrooms, bok choy, water
chestnuts, your choice)

Pour vegetable broth into large pot

Add bite-sized pieces of stew-type beef and the bay leaves

Bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender and turn heat off

Add garlic and basil, stir thoroughly, and let stand until cool & refrigerate over night

Re-heat beef combination to medium and then add vegetables to thoroughly heat through and serve. Do not overcook vegetables…enjoy their crispness in this hearty dish.