Homestyle Beef and Noodles
There’s a reason we call certain foods “comfort foods.” They make us feel satisfied and satiated. Phase 1’s fruit, pasta, rice, oatmeal, and toast are high-carb, low-fat foods that we naturally reach for to soothe stress. These same foods have a similar effect on your adrenal glands.
Higher glycemic (higher sugar) fruits like pineapple, mango and papaya are on Phase 1 for a reason – their higher natural sugars stimulate your brain’s pituitary gland, its pleasure center, prompting the release of endorphins in the brain, reducing stress and anxiety.
Meanwhile, your adrenal glands are happy too; they love it when your blood sugar is stable. Throughout the day, the whole grain carbs and natural sugars you eat keep your blood sugar nice and steady. When your adrenal glands are calm, they tell your body to efficiently metabolize fat, rather than storing it for a possibly stressful situation.
My Homestyle Beef and Noodles recipe is the perfect meal for Phase 1 on the Fast Metabolism Diet, and it’s got loads of flavor! This hearty dish uses pantry staples along with ground beef for an easy meal the whole family can enjoy. Leftovers are easy to pack for tomorrow’s lunch!
Homestyle Beef and Noodles
Phase: 1 | Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup brown rice flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces uncooked brown rice noodles
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
- In a large saucepan with a lid, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic and sauté 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the noodles and submerge them in the broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer gently, covered, 8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Taste and add salt if needed.
- To serve, sprinkle with parsley and serve with your favorite Phase 1 vegetable.
There’s a reason we call certain foods “comfort foods.” They make us feel satisfied and satiated. Phase 1’s fruit, pasta, rice, oatmeal, and toast are high-carb, low-fat foods that we naturally reach for to soothe stress. These same foods have a similar effect on your adrenal glands.
Higher glycemic (higher sugar) fruits like pineapple, mango and papaya are on Phase 1 for a reason – their higher natural sugars stimulate your brain’s pituitary gland, its pleasure center, prompting the release of endorphins in the brain, reducing stress and anxiety.
Meanwhile, your adrenal glands are happy too; they love it when your blood sugar is stable. Throughout the day, the whole grain carbs and natural sugars you eat keep your blood sugar nice and steady. When your adrenal glands are calm, they tell your body to efficiently metabolize fat, rather than storing it for a possibly stressful situation.
My Homestyle Beef and Noodles recipe is the perfect meal for Phase 1 on the Fast Metabolism Diet, and it’s got loads of flavor! This hearty dish uses pantry staples along with ground beef for an easy meal the whole family can enjoy. Leftovers are easy to pack for tomorrow’s lunch!
Homestyle Beef and Noodles
Phase: 1 | Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup brown rice flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces uncooked brown rice noodles
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
- In a large saucepan with a lid, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic and sauté 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the noodles and submerge them in the broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer gently, covered, 8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Taste and add salt if needed.
- To serve, sprinkle with parsley and serve with your favorite Phase 1 vegetable.
