Beef Negimaki

Whenever my husband and I used to go out for sushi, we'd start with a beef negimaki
appetizer. The traditional sauce is loaded with sugar, so I've since made a version we can
enjoy at home. A perfect balance of spicy and sweet, these are a low carber's dream!
You'll never even miss the rice!

Serves 4

• 2 bunches of scallions
• 1lb thinly sliced beef (Milanese style)
• 1 Tbl canola oil or coconut oil

For the marinade:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbl fish sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
• 1 Tbl minced ginger
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 Tbl sweetener*

Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Trim the scallions into six inch lengths. Wash the scallions and while still wet, wrap in a clean paper towel. Place damp towel containing scallions in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave, open paper towel and spread the scallions out to cool. They should turn bright green and soften enough to be pliable. Alternatively, you could blanch them in boiling water for 45 seconds and then cool in ice water. Lay out your thinly sliced steaks, overlapping if necessary, and trim to about 6" by 6" squares. Lay about 5 scallions in the center of each and roll them up tightly. You can use twine or extra scallions to tie them so they don't unravel. Place the rolls in your
marinade along with the meat scraps which can be sauteed and used in a stir fry, or
wrapped in lettuce leaves. Marinate for an hour or more. Remove rolls from the marinade
and pat dry. Heat oil in a medium saute pan until hot and then place rolls into the pan. Cook for about 4 - 6 minutes until medium rare inside (or longer if you prefer), turning frequently so all sides are nicely browned. Remove from pan and let rest for a couple of minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, strain the remaining marinade add back to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes or until reduced to a slightly syrupy consistency. Cut the rolls on a
diagonal and garnish with the sauce.

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 344 calories, 20g fat, 5.5g net carbs, 33g protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny

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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

I always use onions or spring onions in this stir fry, although the other veggies are inter
changeable.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound or about 16oz of lean beef, pork or chicken, sliced into strips
• 1 Tbsp olive oil for cooking
• 5 cups of assorted bite sized pieces of onion, broccoli, bell capsicum pepper, spring onion, mushrooms, bok choy, carrot. (the vegetables that work are up to you. Use what you have. I change it up with cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, sprouts etc.)
• 2 cloves chopped garlic (optional)
• 3 tsp curry paste ( I use Mae Ploy Yellow Curry Paste)
• 1/2 tsp chili (optional - dried flakes or fresh)
• 2 - 3 Tbsp full cream (optional)
• 1 tsp raw salt, or to taste

Directions:
1. Heat wok or frying pan to medium high. Add 1/2 the oil and stir fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes tossing constantly.
2. Add the curry paste, keep stirring for another few minutes till flavors are released.
Remove to a dish.
3. Heat wok to high and add remainder oil to the wok and put in the beef strips, garlic and chili. Cook for a further 3 minutes until almost done,then tip all the vegetables back in along with the coconut milk, salt and sesame seeds.
4. Toss all together for a few minutes more. Serve with fresh herbs, mashed cauliflower or
flat bread.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Verde Salsa Beef

Ingredients:

• 1 sliced tomato (2.6g of sugar per 100g and 3.9g of carbs)
• ½ cup parsley leaves
• ½ cup basil leaves
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp capers (drained)
• 1 anchovy fillet, cut into pieces (nil sugar, nil carbs)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• salt to taste
• 1 - 2 tsp of black peppercorns (3 color blend is good too)
• 750g (about 25oz) lean sirloin/ fillet steak or similar piece of roasting beef

*Sprinkle with fresh rosemary to garnish

Directions:
1. Purée parsley, basil, garlic, capers, tomato and anchovy fillet in blender; slowly add
olive oil until combined. Add lime juice, salt and pepper blending till well combined and
smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste and set sauce aside.
2. Season and grill or pan fry steak to your particular preference.
3. When cooked; slice thinly and drizzle with salsa verde. Garnish with some rosemary
sprigs or herbs of your choice.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Crockpot Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 pound or about 500g lean finely diced or minced beef
• 1 medium brown onion, chopped
• 1 green of red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups fresh mixed vegetables such as broccoli, kale, green beans, carrots etc.
• 2 large tins of tomatoes, or about half a dozen fresh home grown.
• 2 cups beef stock and/or water
• Salt, garlic flakes (or fresh) and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Brown minced beef and onion in frypan. Add bell pepper and cook for a few minutes.
2. Transfer to large heavy saucepan or the crockpot.
3. Add remaining ingredients; cover and cook for 4 hours on low setting or simmer on the
stove top for about an hour.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Beef Stoganoff

This can be cooked on the stove top or slow cooked in the crockpot. Mushrooms are high in
nutrition.

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds or about 1360g, any stewing meat, cubed
• 6 oz or about 170g mushrooms, sliced (about 2g of sugar per 100g and about 4g of carbs)
• 2 cups homemade beef stock (although bought only has around 1.2g of sugar, but not as nutritious)
• ½ cup low carb flour for thickening
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce (nil g sugar)
• 1 Tbsp Homemade Tomato Sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp garlic flakes (fresh will work)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup sour cream, or similar(2.9g of sugar per 100gand 2.9g of carbs)

Directions:
1. Brown the meat and onion in a little oil on the stove top first.
2. Place the meat, onion salt & pepper in a crock pot.
3. In a small bowl combine the beef stock, Tabasco, sauce and garlic. Pour this sauce over
the meat. Cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
4. Half an hour before serving whisk together the flour and a little of the juice from the crock pot. Pour the sauce back into the crock pot and mix it in briskly. Mix in the mushrooms, and cook on high for 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the cream just before serving.

*Serve with rice or vegetables.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Beef & Lemongrass Skewers

This is very flexible with the meat used and the herbs - I like using rosemary too if it's in the garden. Cilantro/ coriander can be substituted or mixed with rosemary, or even removed all together.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound, about 500 g lean tenderloin beef, cut into small cubes (about 1 1/2 inches)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 lemongrass stalks
• 2 Tbsp natural fish sauce (can use anchovies)
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil (nil g of sugar or carbs)
• 2 Tbsp natural maple syrup or Stevia equivalent (maple syrup has 68g of sugar per 100g)
• 1 1/2 tsp ground five spice powder
• 1 small bunch of coriander/cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:
*Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour beforehand to stop burning.
1. Prepare the lemongrass by cutting away the top 2 thirds and outer leaves, just using the tender part. Chop finely, or blend.
2. Mix together the garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, 5 spice and
coriander in a bowl.
3. Cut beef into cubes and marinate in the lemongrass mix for at least 20 mins.
4. Thread desired amount onto skewers evenly and fry in oil on stove top or BBQ grill.

*Accompany with favorite dip, salad or salsa. You can either remove or leave on the skewers.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Chili Beef

Chili Beef is one of those simple traditional favorites loved by kids and adults! You can add
some extra healthy veggies or even vegetable puree for those fussy eaters. Red kidney beans only have 0.3g of sugar, but they have 23g of carbs, so add some if you like.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 diced onion
• 6 stalks of celery (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 1/2 pounds (about 1.3kg) ground beef
• 4 tsp cumin
• 4 tsp chilli powder
• 4 tsp oregano
• 2 Tbsp BBQ seasoning
• 2 x 8 oz cans of diced tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste or puree
• green chillies to taste
• 4 tsp sea salt

Directions:
1. Using a large pot; fry onions, celery and garlic in oil over med-high heat. Cook for about
4 minutes adding beef and spices and seasonings. Cook for further 5 minutes; stirring
constantly.
2. Add tomatoes, paste or puree, chillies and salt. Simmer for about 1 hour.
3. Add a small bunch of chopped parsley at the end of cooking if desired.

*Wonderful as a stand by freezer dinner of lunch!

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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