Garlic Beef and Broccoli with Quinoa
4 servings · 15 min prep · 20 min cook
Macros per serving
↓ 42% fewer calories · 260 kcal saved
Smart swaps
- White fried rice→Quinoa
Quinoa provides 8g protein and 5g fiber per cup compared to white rice's 4g protein and 0.6g fiber, making it a complete protein grain.
- Brown sugar and oyster sauce glaze→Beef broth and rice vinegar sauce
Eliminates 12g added sugar per serving while the broth adds savory umami depth without excess sodium.
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil + 1 tbsp sesame oil→2 tsp avocado oil
Reduces cooking fat by 75% (from 42g to 10g per batch) while avocado oil handles high-heat searing better.
- Flank steak→Top round steak
Top round is one of the leanest beef cuts with 4g fat per 4oz vs flank's 8g, providing the same beefy flavor with half the fat.
Original
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Healthy version
- •1 lb top round steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- •2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- •1 tbsp rice vinegar
- •2 tsp arrowroot starch
- •2 tsp avocado oil
- •4 cups broccoli florets
- •5 garlic cloves, minced
- •1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- •1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- •0.25 cup low-sodium beef broth
- •0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- •3 green onions, sliced
Method
- 1
Cook quinoa according to package directions (typically 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water, simmer 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
15 minutes - 2
In a bowl, toss sliced top round with 1 tbsp soy sauce and arrowroot starch. Let sit 10 minutes.
10 minutes - 3
Heat avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Sear the beef in batches for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
1–2 minutes - 4
Add broccoli florets to the wok with 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
2–3 minutes - 5
Uncover and add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry 30 seconds.
30 seconds - 6
Return beef to the wok. Add remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and beef broth. Toss everything together and cook 1 minute until sauce lightly thickens.
1 minute - 7
Serve beef and broccoli over quinoa, garnished with sliced green onions.