Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Orange-Zested Quinoa
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • 1½ lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Steam broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with salt. Sauté steak in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove steak from skillet.
  3. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and ginger in 1 Tbsp hot oil in same skillet 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk together broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  5. Add steak and broccoli to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring often.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions adding red pepper to water.
  2. Toss with oil, orange zest, and salt.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
250
125
375
Fat (g) 11 4 15
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 30 4 34
Carb (g) 8 18 26
Fiber (g) 3 3 6
Sodium (mg) 583 98 681

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