Trader Joe’s Beef & Broccoli

Serving Size: 3

Cook Time: 15 minutes & Prep time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 640 | Protein: 44 g | Carbohydrates: 61 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sodium: 1,700 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 LB Trader Joe’s Thinly Shaved Beef Steak 

• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil, for cooking

• 1 LB Broccoli, florets

• 3/4 cup Jasmine Rice or White Basmati Rice

• 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds, optional

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce

• 1-2 Tsp Ginger, freshly grated

• 2/3 cup Water

• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

• 4-5 Cloves Garlic, minced

• 2 Tbsp Cornstarch

• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil

• Generous Pinch Black Pepper

Instructions:

1. Rice: Rinse 3/4 cup of rice until the water runs mostly clear, then cook it in a rice cooker or on the stove according to package directions. This makes enough for 3–4 servings.

2. Sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, heat up the 2/3 cup water in the microwave for 30-40 seconds, or use hot tap water. Whisk in the brown sugar until it fully dissolves. Add the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, sesame oil and black pepper, whisk to combine (a small handheld frother works great for this too), and set aside.

3. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of sesame oil. Add the beef and cook for 5-8 minutes, until mostly cooked through.

4. Add the Sauce & Broccoli: Whisk the sauce again right before adding it so the cornstarch is fully mixed back in. Pour the sauce over the beef, add the broccoli, and press it down into the sauce. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes.

5. Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli over hot rice and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the pan. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Special Note

• Shortcut: For an even simpler version, steam the broccoli in the steamer tray of your rice cooker during the last 5–7 minutes of the rice cooking. Once the beef and sauce are done, toss in the broccoli to coat.

• Substitute Trader Joe’s Shaved Beef Steak with thinly sliced Flank steak.

• Cornstarch gives the sauce a thicker consistency and glossy finish, but it can be omitted if preferred.

• Add extra vegetables like snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms or onions for more flavor, texture and nutrition. Sauté them first, before the beef, so they release their extra moisture and don’t water down the sauce. Set them aside while the beef cooks, then stir them back in with the broccoli.

• I grate a whole knob of fresh ginger ahead of time and freeze it, so it’s ready whenever a recipe calls for it.