Beef stew meat

I made this the other day and it was amazing.

Cut stew meat in half (so it's fairly thin). Salt/pepper it.

Drizzle a little olive oil and garlic in a pan. Sautee beef, mushrooms and onion until the onion is carmelized and beef has a bit of crisp to it (but is not well done).

Once done, drain any remaining olive oil.

Add beef broth and fresh pasta to pan (about a cup of broth).

Simmer until most of the broth has absorbed/it has thickened to a sauce.

Stir in a bit of cheese (something creamy that will melt like gouda or laughing cow swiss is good-1 oz is prob enough, you just want a hint of creaminess).

Stir until cheese is blended into sauce and serve! SO good!

ASPARAGUS BEEF LO MEIN ( MADE WITH SIMPLE THINGS)

USE WHAT BEEF YOU HAVE
FRESH ASPARAGUS
1/4 TSP MINCED GARLIC
2 1/4 C. WATER
2 PACKAGES OF BEEF RAMEN NOODLES
2/3 C. HOISIN SAUCE ( OR SOY SAUCE)

IN A LARGE SKILLET/SAUTE PAN PUT 2 TSP EVOO ADD YOUR BEEF FOR 5 MINS OR UNTIL MEAT IS NO LONGER PINK, ADD THE ASPARAGUS AND GARLIC, STIR FRY FOR 2 MINS.
IN A BOWL COMBINE THE 1/4 WATER AND 1/2 TSP OF THE SEASONING FROM ONE RAMEN NOODLE PACK. STIR WELL. ADD YOUR HOISIN SAUCE, STIR INTO THE BEEF MIXTURE. BRING TO A BOIL, COOK AND STIR FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 2 MINS UNTIL IT IS THICK TO YOUR LIKING
IN A SIDE SAUCEPAN PREPARE YOUR RAMEN NOODLES WITH THE REMAINING WATER AT A BOIL AND THE REMAINING SEASONING FROM THE PACKET YOU PUT IN WITH YOUR BEEF COOK YOUR NOODLES FOR 3 MINS REMOVE YOUR NOODLES AND LET THEM SIT TILL TENDER.
SERVE UP YOUR NOODLES AND ADD YOUR BEEF TO THE TOP

THIS MAY NOT BE AS HEALTHY AS WANTED BUT KIDS WILL ENJOY IT AND ITS QUICK AND EASY.

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Haven't made it yet but will eventually. I would recommend marinating beef with some oj and lime juice with beef broth and adding cumin as well

Pasta and cheese should not be part of your diet if you're trying to lose or maintain a good weight. Yes, they taste delicious (I miss both), but it's a must if you want to reduce calories, cut out carbs and fats.