Healthy Beef and Broccoli
This healthy beef and broccoli recipe is so easy to make, absolutely delicious, and also makes a great meal prep dish. This is the perfect macro balanced meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp cooking oil divided
- 1 head broccoli florets chopped off
- sesame seeds to garnish optional
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 small piece fresh ginger - thumb size
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or more as needed
- 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Stir together all sauce ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Taste and adjust to personal preference. Set aside.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped broccoli and sauté until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet and once hot, add the beef strips. Cook until beef is evenly browned and reaches an internal temperature of at least 135ºF (will continue to cook in the sauce).
- Add the broccoli back to the skillet and pour in the sauce
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickened.
- Serve over noodles or rice and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- The best oil for stir-frying meat and vegetables is one with a high smoke point. I would recommend going with either avocado oil or olive oil
- To save time you can use frozen pre-chopped garlic and ginger. I use the Dorat brand – it comes frozen in cubes.
- Make sure to slice the beef against the grain to ensure it stays tender and doesn’t become chewy
- Use a large skillet or wok to ensure that the beef and broccoli cook evenly and quickly
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g