Beef and Broccoli with Brown Rice
470 calories · 34 g protein · Dinner
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Servings
1
Calories
470 per serving
Lean sirloin supplies iron along with 34 grams of protein — nutrients women in midlife commonly need more of.
Broccoli and a modest portion of brown rice keep the plate balanced without weighing it down.
Ingredients
- lean sirloin, sliced into strips4 oz (113 g)
- broccoli florets2 cups (180 g)
- olive oil2 tsp (10 ml)
- cooked brown rice1/2 cup (95 g)
- low-sodium soy-garlic sauce1 tbsp (15 ml)
Directions
- 1
Slice the sirloin thin against the grain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef for 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the broccoli and cook for 4 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
- 4
Stir in the soy-garlic sauce and toss to glaze.
- 5
Serve over the brown rice.
Developed by Carol, the home cook behind our recipes (a home cook in her 50s), with our nutrition writing team.
Nutrition (approximate)
470
Calories
34 g
Protein
38 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
Nutrition values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Tips
- ✓Slice the sirloin thin ahead of time and refrigerate it — thin strips stir-fry in minutes.
- ✓A squeeze of fresh ginger in the sauce sharpens the flavor without extra calories.
