Heart-Healthy Beef Broccoli

Elevate your dinner game with this quick and delicious Heart-Healthy Beef Broccoli recipe! Packed with lean sirloin beef and vibrant broccoli florets, this dish is stir-fried to perfection in a light, flavorful sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger. With just a touch of heat from red pepper flakes and a velvety texture thanks to a simple cornstarch slurry, this meal is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Steamed broccoli retains its tender-crisp bite while brown rice serves as the perfect hearty base. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and appeals to those looking for low-sodium, protein-packed meals without sacrificing flavor. Garnished with sliced green onions for a fresh finishing touch, it’s a complete, nutritious feast your whole family will enjoy.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean beef (such as sirloin), sliced thinly
• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 4 cups Brown rice, cooked

Directions

Step 1

Start by combining the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry, and set it aside for thickening the sauce later.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced beef to the pan, cooking it in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the broccoli florets to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the low-sodium broth and cover the pan, allowing the broccoli to steam for 3-4 minutes until it is bright green and tender-crisp.

Step 7

Return the cooked beef to the pan with the broccoli and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Step 8

Stir the soy sauce into the pan, then add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1870.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2163.1

Total Fat 76.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 3523.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 141.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.0mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 2284.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 42.5%