got red meat?

I had a pretty interesting day, or evening rather. After getting my rental car towed, a parking ticket on top of that, missing my table read and still not being able to get my car back from the shop- I decided to treat myself to some red meat! After picking up my rental from the tow company in torrance, I stopped by the grocery store for dinner essentials. 

Shopping List:

-Beef (I bought sliced top sirloin- perfect for this dish)

-1 Sweet Onion

-McCormick's "Perfect Pinch Original All Purpose SALT FREE seasoning"

At home I already had:

-Sugar Snap Peas

-Fresh Garlic

-Olive Oil

Here's a simple list of ingredients and detailed but easy to follow prepping and cooking instructions for a delicious, simple, "clean" and healthy meal! No added sugars or salt! 

Official Ingredient List:

Serves 2. 

or 1 with a left over meal.

or 1 if you're a guy maybe. 

-Approximately 8 oz. of Beef 

-1/2 Sweet Onion

-1-1 1/2 cups of Sugar Snap Peas

-1 good sized Garlic Clove

-2 teaspoons of Olive Oil

-SALT FREE seasoning to taste 

Prep:

1. Peel and chop half of the onion, mince the garlic, rinse the snap peas AND meat (I always rinse any seafood or meat I buy). Set ingredients aside. 

Cook:

*The reason for cooking the meat and veggies in separate steps is because of the varying cook times. Veggies might cook a bit faster, vis versa. 

1. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a medium-large frying pan. Turn on heat to medium- high (Don't turn on your stove top while you prep your food because putting oil in a hot pan could cause it to splatter...not fun and possibly painful). After about 10 minutes, depending on how fast your stove top heats up- add in the snap peas and onions. The water from rinsing the snap peas will give some extra moisture. Saute for a few minutes or until the onions and snap peas are golden brown. When finished, plate the veggies and set aside.

2. Give the pan a quick rinse and wipe down with a paper towel. Place pan back onto the stove top. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and wait for it to heat up a little again. Add the garlic and let it cook ever so slightly. Don't burn it! Then add the MEAT! Lastly, add as much seasoning as you'd like. Salt free seasoning is awesome because it has 0 calories, 0 sodium, 0 everything! Don't over cook the meat-let it be a little more rare than you'd usually prefer because it will sit in the pan for a few more minutes in the next step. Oh, and spoon out the extra fat at this point-leave as much garlic in there as you can though:)

3. Turn down the heat to low and add the veggies back in. Let the juices and flavors simmer altogether for just 2 or 3 more minutes. 

4. Plate with whatever side you prefer! 

Personally, for good portions, I had half of the stir fry with some type of "good" carb. I always have steamed sweet potato. Can't live without it. But I also think the sweetness compliments the dish well. You could do brown rice or a whole loaf of bread...whatever you want. You could also make this meal with extra veggies. If you don't like red meat, try this recipe with seafood or chicken. 

We have the chompers we do for a reason. This is one reason. 

YEAHHH

It's a no brainer that life has been a lot more hectic the past month since I've started training for my competition. What takes up my time and how I manage my time has changed. I've always been a busy person, but I use to be a lot more flexible and I also use to be able to socialize more freely, eat and drink more freely. Definitely not the case anymore. More than ever, everything I do each day is pretty much planned out in advance and is filled with things I need to do. Very little is frivolous (No, "me" time and time for relationships is not frivolous-but many other things are). You know what I've learned? Having an enjoyable life and living it to the fullest doesn't necessarily mean being a free bird that roams aimlessly in search of adventure and maybe finding adventure. Maybe life isn't as spontaneous as it use to be, but heres the thing: I am really happy. I have reaped the rewards and benefits of choosing to do what I want to do, to stay focused, to stay determined, to stay productive. I am moving forward in the direction I want my life to go in. This is my adventure and I am enjoying every second because this bird knows where it's going. To the top. For those who have supported me and continue to- I'll see ya there. For those who haven't. Suck it.