Dinner: Beef and Broccoli

Not everyone likes to eat broccoli. The only way I can make my children eat this highly nutritious veggie is by making it palatable to their taste. Steamed broccoli bathe in Hollandaise Sauce is a favorite, but the braised broccoli with thinly sliced sirloin beef is a winner. Today's lunch was a healthy dish that everyone enjoyed.

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