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Lighter Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (39 g Protein, 25 Minutes)

Lighter Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Takeout-style beef and broccoli made with lean flank steak and a simple soy-garlic sauce, without the sugar bomb. On the table in 25 minutes with more protein than the restaurant version.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 353
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, water, honey, cornstarch and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  2. Heat half the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil and the broccoli with a splash of water. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Return the beef, pour in the sauce, and toss 1–2 minutes until it thickens and coats everything.
  6. Top with green onions and serve, alone or over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 21.5gProtein: 39gFat: 12.9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90.7mgSodium: 901.1mgPotassium: 1120.5mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 8.7gVitamin C: 137.9mgCalcium: 122.3mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Slice the steak thin while it's slightly frozen for the cleanest cuts. Swap the beef for chicken or firm tofu, and the honey for a sugar-free alternative if you prefer. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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