THAI BEEF SOUP Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable) Ingredients: 100 grams lean beef 200 grams celery 1 cup beef or vegetable broth 3 tablespoons Bragg’s all-purpose seasoning 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 clove garlic, crushed Fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1/8 teaspoon chilli powder or red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf Pinch of cinnamon Stevia to taste Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat up broth. Add dry spices, bay leaf, Bragg’s all-purpose seaso

VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable) Ingredients: 100 grams lean beef, cubed Celery, cabbage or tomato, diced 2 cups beef or vegetable broth (or substitute 1 cup water for 1 cup broth) 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1/8 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano Pinch of thyme Pinch of paprika Pinch of chili powder Salt and black pepper to taste Directions: Combine onion, garlic and spices with beef broth.

FAJITAS / CARNE ASADA Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable) Ingredients: 100 grams beef or chicken cut into strips 200 grams chopped tomatoes ½ onion, cut into thin strips 1 clove garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons orange juice (optional) 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon chilli powder Pinch of cayenne pepper Cilantro Directions: Marinate meat in lemon juice and spices. Cook strips in a frying pan with garlic and onion. Add chopped tomatoes during t

GINGER BEEF Makes 1 serving (1 protein) Ingredients: 100 grams beef cut into thin strips ¼ cup beef broth 2 tablespoons Bragg’s all-purpose seasoning 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons chopped green onions ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste Stevia to taste (optional) Directions: Saute ginger and spices in broth and liquid ingredients to release the flavors. Add the beef and stir fry gently.

BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 Melba toast) Ingredients: 100 grams lean ground beef ¼ teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 serving Melba toast crumbs Marinara sauce (see sauces recipes) Directions: Combine beef, Melba toast crumbs and spices and mix thoroughly. Form into balls. Place into baking dish and cover with marinara sauce. Bake or 20-30 minutes at 350 d

HAMBURGERS Makes 1 serving (1 protein) Ingredients: 100 grams extra lean ground beef 1 tablespoon finely minced onion 1 clove garlic, finely minced Dash of garlic powder Dash of onion powder Cayenne pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix ingredients thoroughly and form into patties (2-3). Fry in a small frying pan until desired level of doneness or grill on the barbeque. If using a frying pan, add small amounts of water and deglaze the pan to intensify fla