Pepper Steak Sauce

Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15mins

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves of garlic crushed
• 1 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper
• 1 cup beef stock
• 125g pf Philadelphia extra light cream cheese
• 1 tea spoon of sweetener
• 3 button mushrooms sliced thin (optional for your Protein & Vegetable day)

Method:

1. Heat a non-stick fry pan over a high heat. Cook the steaks for 3 mins each side, remove from the pan, wrap in foil and keep warm.
2. Using a small saucepan heat a small amount of water and cook the mushrooms till soft
3. Add the garlic and pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Poor in the beef stock and simmer until reduced by a third.
4. Whisk in the philly and sweetener and simmer until thickened.
5. Poor over your steak, serve immediately.

Tip: The sauce keeps well in the fridge, make a large batch and store in small containers than can be reheated in the microwave.