MISO & GINGER BROTHY BEEF BOWL
Ingredients:
800g beef mince
2 onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tbsp beef tallow
1 heaped tbsp miso bone broth paste from Best Of The Bone
1 tbsp beef liver/organ powder from Ancestral Nutrition
4 tbsp tamari
1 knob of ginger, finely grated
2 cups filtered water, plus more if you prefer it extra brothy
2 bok choy, chopped
1 bunch gai lan, chopped
1 bunch choy sum, chopped
I like to serve with some cooked rice too
Instructions:
Step 1
Heat the beef tallow in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 2
Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up as you go. I like to let some of the beef sit undisturbed so it gets golden and caramelised, with little bits sticking to the bottom of the pan. This adds so much depth and flavour. Add in beef liver/ organ powder for that boost of iron (I promise you can’t taste it)
Step 3
Stir through the grated ginger, tamari and miso & bone broth paste until everything is well combined. Let it cook for around 5 minutes, allowing all those flavours to soak into the beef.
Step 4
Pour in the filtered water and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes. Add more water here if you’d like a more brothy bowl.
Step 5
You can either remove the beef mixture from the pan and cook the greens in all the delicious flavour left behind, or use a fresh pan. I like to cook the thicker stems first, then add the leafy parts of the greens towards the end so they stay vibrant and have a little texture.
Step 6
I like to serve this with rice cooked in bone broth, the leafy Asian greens, and plenty of the miso & ginger brothy beef
Ingredient Benefits:
(with a focus on gut health, immune function & the nervous system)
Miso
Miso is a fermented food that provides beneficial bacteria & digestive enzymes, which help support a diverse & balanced gut microbiome. Its fermentation process makes nutrients easier to absorb & creates compounds that support the gut barrier, where a large portion of the immune system sits. It also contains minerals & amino acids, including tryptophan, a building block for calming neurotransmitters that support the nervous system.
Ginger
Ginger stimulates digestive secretions & gut motility, helping to ease bloating, nausea & sluggish digestion. Its active compounds, gingerols, have anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial properties that support the immune system. Its warming nature also adds comfort & circulation support.
Bone broth
Bone broth provides glycine, proline & glutamine, amino acids that help nourish & support the integrity of the gut lining. Since much of the immune system lives along the gut barrier, this also supports immune resilience. Glycine has a calming influence on the nervous system & may support more restful sleep.
Leafy green vegetables
Leafy greens are rich in fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, along with folate, magnesium & vitamin C. Magnesium helps relax the nervous system, while folate supports mood & nerve health. Their antioxidants & plant compounds also support healthy immune function & help calm inflammation.
Organic beef mince
Beef mince is a rich source of highly absorbable protein, iron, zinc & vitamin B12, nutrients that are essential for energy production. Zinc also helps support the gut lining, while B12 & iron are important for healthy nerve function & mood. Choosing organic means a cleaner source of protein, free from unnecessary additives & residues.
Beef liver/organ powder
Beef liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available, providing bioavailable vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, zinc & copper. Vitamin A is important for maintaining the gut lining & supporting immune defences, while the B vitamins support the nervous system & energy production. It is a concentrated way to nourish the body, especially during times of stress or high demand.
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