Comments on: Better than Take-Out Beef and Broccoli

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:04:24 +0000

it tasted great but the sauce never thickened. oh well.

By: Louise

Louise — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:02:45 +0000

Use arrowroot for the flour. It works similar to cornstarch but has no carbs. Mix with a little water in a cup and add to the pan at the end. Be careful not to let it cook too long or it loses its thickening power.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:42:02 +0000

hi,

I like beef , your recipes is looking too tasty , i will try this at my home, thanks for new taste

By: Trinkwasser

Trinkwasser — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:31:32 +0000

Hmmm, wonder how well it will work with venison and red wine instead, or will I have to go hunter-gathering again? (I use xanthan gum for carb-free thickening, or psyllium husk if I have sufficient stocks of Charmin)

By: Low Carb Thickener | Mark's Daily Apple

Low Carb Thickener | Mark's Daily Apple — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:57:51 +0000

[...] I put up a recipe post – it’s become a bit of an internal struggle (as seen with last week’s beef and broccoli stir fry recipe, in which I hesitatingly called for a teaspoon of flour as a thickener) because while adding a bit [...]

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:02:34 +0000

Kuzu Root can be used as a thickening agent. Here is some info on it:

Kudzu Root General Information
Kudzu Root is a prized herb in Asian countries for use as a food as well as a medicine, but in the United States, it has become an invasive pest. Kudzu can grow as much as a foot a day during the summer, and 60 feet a year prompting people to nickname it “mile-a-minute vine“. It has been used as animal fodder, soil erosion control, basket weaving, but is best be used in the treatment of alcoholism. In Chinese folk medicine, Kudzu Root tea is used to “sober up” a drunk.
Kudzu Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For
While Kudzu Root seems to lessen the desire for alcohol, it also stimulates regeneration of liver tissue while protecting against liver toxins. In traditional Chinese medicine this root is used as a sedative and is helpful with symptoms of hypertension. Kudzu Root extract was shown to have 100 times the antioxidant activity of Vitamin E. This root has been used to treat headaches, diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal obstruction, and stomach flu. Kudzu extracts have been shown to lower blood sugar and blood pressure. Kudzu Root is recommended for everyday use in fighting angine pectoris.

Kudzu is cooked as food in China, where it is used as a thickening agent in making sauces, soups and puddings. It can be used as a starch for people who do not digest grains well. The young leaves, shoots, and flowers can be steamed or sautéed as a vegetable. They may also be pickled. The common name Kudzu also includes the species Pueraria thunbergiana, which is used interchangeably with Pueraria lobata.

Helen

By: DaveC

DaveC — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:52:01 +0000

How can we make this when you don’t tell us what to use besides flour…

Zen,

The flour really isn’t necessary. My wife just stir fries the beef in a wok with garlic, onion, and oyster sauce, and then stirs in the broccoli. Great stuff!

By: DaveC

DaveC — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:48:07 +0000

What a coincidence–my wife made beef and broccoli tonight (no flour!!). It was delicious. The only problem is that my wife doesn’t have recipes. It’s just “some of this” and “some of that.” I would include a picture but it’s gone!!

By: Zen Frittata

Zen Frittata — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:13:24 +0000

How can we make this when you don’t tell us what to use besides flour…

By: Yum Yucky

Yum Yucky — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:21:16 +0000

I’m all over it! I’m starving from my 220 calorie lunch today. Give me Beef and Broccoli now!