Abs Diet – Day 28: Chili Peppered Steak

Hey y’all had some computer problems yesterday and could not update the page. It has been an incredible weekend and I was feeling the need for something a bit spicy yesterday. As usual, I found something really good in the recipe section – Chili Peppered Steak.

Now if you decide to search for the recipe on the site (not sure why you would because it is further down below) they actually spell the Chili as “Chile” – not sure if this is a typo or a reference to the South American country. I’m thinking typo because I am not sure how a recipe calling for Hunan sauce is somehow related to Chile.

Now to be honest – I will be remaking this recipe. I forgot to add in the carrots and the broccoli (this is what happens when you and a friend are talking while you are cooking)…oh well. I thought I could add in both of the ingredients later – which you can but it makes for a not pretty picture on the plate with everything all over the place. So look for an updated picture in the next few days.

Here Is What You Will Need:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
• 2 cayenne peppers, sliced
• 12 ounces lean sirloin steak, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup hunan stir-fry sauce (you can use hoisin or any other sauce)
• 4 cups cooked brown rice

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Toss in the carrots and broccoli, and cook until tender.

2. Add the peppers and beef, and continue cooking until meat is done.

3. Add sauce, and serve over rice.

Tips:

Like so many of the recipes in the Abs Diet section, this one lends itself to modification and enhancements – for instance you could add a tsp/tbs of chili-garlic sauce, sriracha sauce, or you could omit the chili all together. Also you can modify the veggies used in the recipe – substitute water chestnuts, add bamboo shoots, or even green onions. Just pay attention to the carb count in the veggies and you should be fine. For this recipe I added in some leftover celery I had laying about, I also added some black fungus to the mix.

How Did It Turn Out:

Chili - Peppered Steak