Cheri Dishes

Keto Beef and Broccoli

3 Tb. olive or avocado oil
1 # sirloin, cut in strips
4 cups broccoli florets
1/2 onion sliced
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
Sauce:
1/2 cup beef broth
1 1/2-2 Tb. sesame oil
4 T soy sauce (or substitute)
2 T. Swerve brown sugar

*1/2 to 1 tsp. “Not Xanthan, Not Guar
Optional garnish: green onions and sesame seeds. I added water chestnuts for my hubby, but they do add carbs, so keep that in mind!

Heat oil in deep saucepan. Brown beef. Add onion slices and cook until slightly browned. Add minced garlic and ginger. Cook 1-2 minutes. Add broccoli. Blend sauce ingredients and pour over beef-broccoli mixture. Cover and simmer until broccoli is just tender. Remove cover and cook until sauce is thickened.

* I have tossed the sirloin with the thickener. Last time, I just sprinkled it on when the broccoli was almost cooked and it thickened up beautifully.

Looking for the perfect waffles anytime? Look no further--these just melt in your mouth. Add in the syrup and apples and you bring everything up a notch! Who needs IHOP when you can have these?!

Buttermilk Waffles and Buttermilk Syrup and Sauteed Apples

2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 lg. eggs, separated
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff. Blend dry ingredients. Blend the egg yolks, melted butter, buttermilk and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just smooth. Fold in beaten egg whites.

Preheat waffle iron and fill according to manufacturers instructions.
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Buttermilk Syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Heat the butter and stir-in the sugar until dissolved. Add the cinnamon, buttermilk, maple syrup and vanilla and stir until blended. Add the baking soda and stir until dissolved—be careful because the syrup will foam up when adding. Serve immediately with waffles or pancakes.
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Sauteed Apples
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. sugar

Cook and stir until apples are tender. Serve with buttermilk syrup.