June 22, 2022
Homemade Vegetable & Beef Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sirloin Steak cut into about 1′′ cubes
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Sweet Onion diced
- 2 Celery Stalks sliced
- 1 Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 Medium Carrots peeled and sliced
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves pressed
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 Large Potatoes diced into small pieces
- 6 Cups Low sodium beef stock
- 1 14oz Can Diced Tomatoes with juice
- 1 14oz Can Tomato Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Cup Chopped green beans fresh or frozen
- 1 Cup Corn fresh or frozen
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp Chopped parsley to garnish
Method
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add cubed steak and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes, or until veggies soften.
- Stir in potatoes, Italian seasoning, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes and beef are tender.
- Add green beans and corn, and cook for a couple of minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, and pour into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

Ingredients 70 g chocolate protein powder 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (replace cocoa 1:1) 170 g smooth peanut butter 5 tbsp milk of choice (add 1 extra tbsp if mixture feels too thick) 3 tbsp maple syrup Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of salt (helps balance cacao’s bitterness) For the Chocolate Topping 100 g dark chocolate (70% or higher) 1 tsp coconut oil Instructions Step 1 Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl. Step 2 Add the protein powder and cacao and mix to form a smooth dough. Step 3 Roll out between two pieces of baking paper to your preferred thickness. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out Christmas tree shapes. Freeze for 30-60 minutes Step 4 Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave, then drizzle on top of the chilled brownies ensuring the sides are covered. Step 5 Freeze again for around 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 30 minutes | Freeze time: 60 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 13g


