Beef Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients
Serves 4

1. 1 pound lean beef steak (add more lean steak to meet 8 oz. requirement)
   
2. 4 large zucchinis, cut into noodles
3. ¾ cup homemade teriyaki sauce (see below)
4. 2 large red bell peppers, deseeded and cut into strips
5. 2 cups broccoli florets
6. 2 garlic cloves, minced
7. 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
8. 3 tbsp olive oil
9. one small chili pepper, sliced (optional)
10. salt, black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Season the steak with salt and pepper and place it in a shallow baking dish. Pour over ½ cup of teriyaki sauce and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Chop up the broccoli florets into same size pieces, halve or quarter if they're big. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and fry it for 3-4 minutes per side or until done to your liking. Transfer to a plate and leave to rest.
3. In the same skillet add the remaining olive oil and heat it over high heat. Add the red pepper strips and broccoli florets and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the zucchini noodles and fry for 1 minute. Add the remaining teriyaki sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat. Divide the noodles and veggies between serving plates, top with sliced steak and sprinkle

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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients

1. ½ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
2. ¼ cup water
3. stevia or splenda to sweeten
4. 2 tbs fresh grated ginger
5. 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
6. 1/8 tsp chili flakes
7. 2 tsp tapioca flour (optional- if you want your sauce to be thicker)

 Mix the coconut aminos, water, sweetener, ginger, garlic and chili flakes in a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat. If you are using tapioca flour, mix it with 2 tablespoon of cold water and add the mixture into the sauce and cook until thicken. If not using tapioca, just simmer the sauce until thickened.

Note: Basic recipe from PaleoGrubs.com and adapted for Ideal Protein Diet