Beef in a Spicematine Sauce with Apricot Bursts

This dish will create a decadent sauce with a melt-in-your mouth savory beef and bursts of sweetness.

Ingredients: 1 Head of Broccoli, 1 Onion, 1/2 container of Mushrooms, Beef *we love Trader Joe's Beefless Strips, Italian Seasoning, 10 Dried Apricots, Salt, Pepper, 1 Clove of Garlic, Hot Sauce, 1/4 Can of Tomato Sauce, White Wine or White Cooking Wine, Worcestershire Sauce (Optional), Chili Oil (Optional) *new favorite product, will make our own soon!


-Begin by sauteing on high the minced onions and garlic in spoonful of olive oil.
-Chop the mushrooms and broccoli. *For both mushrooms and broccoli you can use the stem! That is a myth to throw out half of the vegetable; why waste a great vegetable? And if you look at the picture of the broccoli, there is a notable amount of stem that we throw out on a regular basis. Don't waste what others wish they could have!
-Add the mushrooms, broccoli and meat strips. *For carnivores, wait until the vegetables are close to being finished before adding the meat. For fake meaters add when you add the rest of the veggies (they need some time to cook).
-Season with salt, pepper, a few dashes of Italian Seasoning.
-Add 8-10 dashes of Chili Oil *regardless of what the bottle says!
-Add 1/4 can of tomato sauce.

-Add 5 dashes of hot sauce.
-Add 5 dashes of worcestershire sauce.
-Simmer on low to medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.
-Mix in sliced dried apricots, let simmer on low for 5 more minutes.
-Serve over your favorite pasta. We chose whole-wheat Penne.

Jonathan's Recommendation: Serve with garlic bread and a cold beer.
Mardigan's Recommendation: I didn't even know my parents ate fake meat! It tastes the same, be patient!