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High-Protein Beef and Broccoli


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

Savory, saucy, and stacked with protein—this Beef and Broccoli is a clean, flavorful meal that’s easy to customize for keto, paleo, or Whole30. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, it features thin-sliced beef, crisp broccoli, and a bold stir-fry sauce that ties it all together.

 


Ingredients

Scale

For the Beef:

¾ lb flank steak or sirloin, very thinly sliced against the grain

1 tbsp cooking oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp grated fresh ginger

3½ cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)

Water for blanching (optional)

Beef Marinade:

1 tsp cornstarch (or arrowroot/tapioca starch)

1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)

¼ tsp dark soy sauce (optional)


Instructions

Marinate Beef: In a bowl, toss sliced beef with marinade ingredients. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

 

Blanch Broccoli (optional): Boil water, add broccoli for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water.

 

Cook Beef: Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add garlic and ginger, then the beef. Stir-fry until browned (about 2–3 minutes).

 

Add Broccoli: Toss in broccoli and stir to combine.

 

Add Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients and pour into the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.

 

Serve: Hot over cooked rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Protein: 28g