Better Beef and Broccoli

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 452.6

Total Fat: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 64.6 mg
Sodium: 534.5 mg
Total Carbs: 66.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 35.0 g

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Introduction

This recipe is better (and much better for you) than takeout! This recipe is better (and much better for you) than takeout!

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb round steak, sliced in thin strips

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can beef broth

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp ground ginger

4 cups broccoli florets

4 cups cooked rice

Directions

Coat skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat for one minute.
Add beef, onion and minced garlic; stir fry until brown. Remove the beef to a plate and keep warm.
Add half the broth and broccoli to pan. Cover and smimmer until broccoli is tender crisp.
Mix cornstarch, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger and soy sauce with remaining broth until smooth; add to the pan. Cook until mixture begins thicken, stirring constantly. Return beef to mixture, stir and serve over rice.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

_RAMONA

Very Good

56 of 56 people found this review helpful

VERSITILE... We alos cut the calories by eating this in high-fibre pita pockets. I treated this as a stir-fry - sauted the meat as instructed, added the vegetables for 5 minutes longer and I then halved the broth and cornstarch amounts, leaving everything else the same. It had lots of 'kick' - YUM! - 1/22/08
TWOEIGHT

Very Good

45 of 46 people found this review helpful

We really liked this recipe. We added some mushrooms and sweet red pepper. I think I would add fresh ginger instead of ground. I would also add some water chestnuts to add more texture. Very good recipe! - 1/18/09
BL0775

Very Good

44 of 44 people found this review helpful

I made this last night but added mushrooms to the mix. It was very good. I also added a few pepper flakes to heat it up just a bit. My husband also like it and he is a picky eater! - 2/2/08
QUILTEDCAT52

Very Good

41 of 41 people found this review helpful

I added mushrooms and water chestnuts, used Splenda blend brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, fresh grated ginger and half cup brown rice. Great! - 1/20/08
MISTYSPA4U

Incredible!

41 of 41 people found this review helpful

I used chicken instead of the beef and chicken broth. It was wonderful..I am definatly going to make it again. It was as good as takeout, but I know what what went in it. - 4/15/07
ROCKMJ79

Incredible!

22 of 22 people found this review helpful

family loves this, need to make a double batch to fill my crew. One of the families favorite new meal. - 9/17/08
NEWDAY74

Very Good

22 of 23 people found this review helpful

I used organic fat free beef broth, added mushrooms. I also used 1/2 cup brown rice. Very good the next day w/ no rice! - 1/27/08
ERICKA0880

Incredible!

20 of 20 people found this review helpful

This recipe was great! We love beef w/ broccoli but have not ate is since we started the diet! This will definitely be a new main meal in our house. We also added some shredded carrots, mushrooms, and green peppers. Thanks for adding this recipe!! - 5/6/07
JKHEIMBACH

Incredible!

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Excellent!! I didn't have corn starch so I substituted whole wheat flour and it was delicious. I will definitely be making again. - 1/27/08
SERENITYSEL

Incredible!

17 of 17 people found this review helpful

Very good basic recipe. It leaves the "door" open to add your own touches, but is great without changes. - 3/20/09
JIM*S_QUEENIE

Very Good

14 of 14 people found this review helpful

Always liked this combination. It helps if you partially freeze the meat before slicing. You will see this very helpful. - 7/9/09
JMBOWMAN

Incredible!

14 of 14 people found this review helpful

Loved this recipe, it was very easy. Since my Hubby's system doesn't agree w/Broccoli I made it with Carrots and steamed my broccoli on the side. Then I got to have this for lunch the next two days. I added some Toasted seasame seeds at the end, which added great flavor too. - 3/25/09
SANDALEIN

Very Good

14 of 14 people found this review helpful

Quick and simple, will also add sugar snaps next time. - 3/20/09
MOMMATAM33

Very Good

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

I was very impressed with this dish. It was just as good if not better then most beef and broccoli you would find in a restaurant. We will be making this again in the near future. - 1/28/10
1BODY1LIFE

Incredible!

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

Great basic recipe and I took some of the suggestions and added mushrooms, water chestnuts, and peppers. Used shredded left over roast beef that was very tender and it worked. Will definitely use this recipe again and will try a chicken variation. Thanks for sharing! - 8/20/09
MVKOPP

Very Good

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I used asparagus instead of broccoli, and it came out really good also. - 3/14/07
SPARKS171

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Used brown rice and added mushrooms. Great! - 3/20/09
KARENKTX

Incredible!

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

This is even better than the restaurant! It's my family's favorite and even to serve guests! So yummy! - 11/9/08
2BSCOOBIE

Very Good

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

It was good, but I would prefer it if it had a little more zing. I will add szechewan sause next time. - 1/19/09
SNOWFLAKE_NZ

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Used this recipe as is (no changes).
Any recipe that can get my family (husband, son 15 & daughter 2) to eat broccoli gets my thumbs up. Thanx for a gr8 recipe - 1/4/09
HOPESUP

Very Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I loved the ginger in it. I am excited to make it again. I am going to cut the meat up thinner or get a thinner steak. I loved it and I will make it again. - 6/18/08
SFCHICKYINFL

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

We enjoyed this, but would have liked a little more flavor - maybe add some red pepper flakes to give it some spice. - 1/21/10
SCUBAPRINCESS

Very Good

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Delicious! Used fresh ginger instead of powdered and added a lb of mushrooms. Will definitely make this again. - 1/5/10
ANA_ANASTACIO

Very Good

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

easy to prepare and cook and it was delicious. definitely will make this again. - 6/19/07
KRAMERMS1

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great - 4/14/09
LTAYLOR7

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I was looking for a better receipe than I had. Thanks - 3/20/09
DAP1313

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

A nice simple recipe with lots of flavor. I did use fresh ginger since I had it on hand and put it in at the same time as the beef, onion and garlic. - 3/20/09
NULIFE2007

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Soooo very good! - 3/20/09
MCDEANE52

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Two of my very favorites together! Very good flavor and healthy too! Thanks for submitting this great recipe. - 6/17/08
DEMENTEDGURL

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This was great! I used fresh ginger which I grated. Also I diced up some zuchinni and green onion. For the garlic, Trader Joe's sells frozen garlic cubes, I used 4 cubes for the sauce and another 3 when I cooked the beef! - 11/16/07
HISGAL2

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This recipe is fabulous!! I added water chestnuts and sliced mushrooms to the meat mixture while stir frying and used brown rice instead of regular rice. Even my kids ages 2 and 3 liked it. - 7/10/10
HANBARBARA

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was really easy to make, portions are very satisfying. I substituted 1tblsp of oyster sauce for 1 of soy sauce because I like the oyster sauce flavor - 1/31/10
JAKEANDSTACEY

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

It was very good, even my picky husband liked it! Thanks! - 1/26/10
PJ_MOM

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Even my 1 year loved it! - 1/25/10
SCHTHUNDER

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved it!!! Will be having more often. - 1/1/10
PRAIRIECROCUS

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very delicious and healthful recipe!
Thank-you!
Season's Greetings! - 12/24/09
CAILINDEAS2

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Absoutely delicious,my first recipe from this website and what a success...will add mushrooms next time... - 12/9/09
LACHELY

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love it! - 12/7/09
KEEKS9191

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My whole family loved this meal. There was just enough for me to take to lunch the next day. Nothing like knowing what you're having for lunch, knowing it fits into my plan AND it tastes good too! - 11/23/09
GIRLYGIRL54

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very tasty! I used Stevia instead of the brown sugar. Also sauteed sliced onion and fresh mushrooms with the beef. Served over 1/4 c brown & wild rice. Delicious! - 11/14/09
MYSPARKS7

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is very good. - 11/10/09
CD2498172

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was good. - 11/3/09
TEFS912

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic! So easy to make and delicious! Will definetly make again! - 10/17/09
MISS_PIE

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great recipe! Spiced it up a little more with freshly grated ginger and hoisin sauce. - 10/5/09
MEAGANLORD

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

OMG THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD!! It made more than enough for two people, so I planned on having leftovers...alas, I did not. It was BETTER than the beef and broccoli I've had in chinese restaurants. The sauce was PERFECT! Thank you so much for sharing this! - 9/17/09
HEARTMOMMY

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yummy, best I've made. Like it better than eating out. - 9/13/09
TATACRUZ

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

very goooood - 8/14/09
EMSTRAZZ

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Delicious. I'll make this again! - 8/13/09
SUMMER_WINE23

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My hubby and I loved this. I added carrots, snow peas and sweet peppers and it was so good. Thanks! - 8/1/09
CD4519295

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Easy to make and tasted fantastic. It impressed my family too. - 7/15/09
DONNA1860

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

gooood - 7/11/09
ANNIEB0714

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I will definately use this recipe again! It was so easy to make and it was delicious! - 7/9/09
CATESSA1

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My husband and I loved this meal and will make it again!!! - 6/26/09
WITCHYGODMOTHER

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

really simple and tastes great - 4/18/09
MOMZO52

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is such a quick recipe to make, and it is fantastic! My husband and I loved it, and there are leftovers for a second meal. - 3/21/09
SUGARPUNK52

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Melts in your mouth. - 3/21/09
CD4014916

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

great, i make it often - 3/20/09
BRATS4

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

great - 3/20/09
MIAMIGURL15

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very good; love beef & broccoli; will make again. - 3/20/09
SAMATTHE

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was a really good and easy recipe to make. I actually served this with homemade mashed potatoes. My entire family loved it!! Thanks - 1/16/09
SUEDY27

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My husband and I enjoyed this. Could use a little more flavor. I will marinate the meat prior next time and add a little more garlic & ginger. - 7/30/08
EYERONIC

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved it! Even my picky husband liked it. This healthier version is definitely replacing my own beef and broccoli recipe! I used fat free beef broth and brown rice. - 4/29/08
GIPPERMOM

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

very tasty stir fry-one of the best we have tried. Definately will make again...would maybe add in some carrots. - 2/6/08
CYCLINGRJ

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Instead of white rice, use brown rice. Trader Joes (grocery store) and others have pre-made brown rice for the incredibly impossibly remote chance someone is pressed for time (very very unlikely).
Here's what webmd has to say on brown rice vs. white rice
http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20100614/ - 9/23/10
AJANNIE

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

yummy - 9/18/09
SUSAN3065

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

it sounds great i might add a few more veg bok choy oea pods - 8/13/09
DMSGLASS

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is very similar to the chicken and broccoli that I make. I add carrots and peppers. Nice to have it written up using beef as an alternative. - 3/20/09
RICKIANN

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great and tasty recipe - 3/20/09
DEZARAE89

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

great and easy dish - I used brown rice instead of white - 3/20/09
TRYIN2SURVIVE

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have tried several recipes for this and this one was IT! Very easy, very yummy, everyone in the family loved it. Yum. - 3/4/09
TALAND

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed making and eating this dish. Next time I'll experiment with additional ingredients to give it a little more kick. - 1/11/09
MIRANDAKELLY

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Easy to make and super tasty! My boyfriend and I both loved the flavour. We eat a lot of chicken so it's nice to have beef for variety. Will make again and again! - 7/11/08
MUN_SILVER

Incredible!

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

This recipe looks delicious and easy. I would definitely try it. - 7/2/08
LADYDRIVEN

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

delicious! Made this with a few slight alterations and i loved it! - 6/17/08
SJIVERSON

Incredible!

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very Good and easy to make. - 6/17/08
KRUAUBE

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This recipe is great!! easy and quick to make..... I would make this anytime - 6/17/08
DERONLEE

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

A touch bland but overall a really pleasing recipe. - 5/13/08
CCELVINA

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

very very gooooooooooooooood! yumm..would definitely make it again! thankyou! - 5/7/08
KYLATOM

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love a dish like this that tastes great and that I can quickly throw together when I get home from work. My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe. - 3/19/08
REMINGTON2008

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was very good. I would make it again. - 3/8/08
SKENNEY1384

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Excellent. Didn't need to alter the recipe at all. - 2/12/08
LHOLLER

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Made with Reduced Sodium Broth & Soy Sauce and my whole family loved it!! - 2/7/08
CD2635687

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Was pretty good. I will add a little more spice next time. - 2/6/08
BAM0827

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The was very good. Next time I may do a little less ginger but otherwise it was tasty. - 1/31/08
CD7976398

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We love this! Lowered the sodium by using "low sodium" options for broth and soy sauce. Will definately make again! - 11/30/10
CD8500787

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious! Next time we will add more onions, bell pepper and some mushrooms. Will make again. - 11/29/10
ACCEPTHECHLNGE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious. Will make it again and again. - 11/14/10
LUVSBULLDOGS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've made this and liked it. Dh liked it also. It's not often that we both like the same dishes. - 11/14/10
HEALTHY4CAROLYN

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Can't wait to make it! I will plan on using low-sodium broth to lower sodium and add some sliced carrots to add to the veggies. Will also serve over brown rice!! Wonder if using sirloin steak strips is lower calories than the round steak? - 3/22/10
CHUBBYSTRESS

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

WILL HAVE TO TRY THIS ONE OUT ON THE FAMILY... THANKS - 1/19/10
LEROYJL

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

THIS REALLY SOUNDS LIKE IT MIGHT BE REALLY GOOD! - 11/17/09
FLAME42

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This sounds like a great way to use round steak. We like all the ingredients so positive putting them all together will be great. - 6/25/09
FITITGIRL

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sounds healthy and tasty!! - 3/20/09
ALYSSASMEM

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I am going to try this it sounds yummy!! - 3/20/09
PRANDERS

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Going to try this sounds great!! - 3/20/09
SCOOBYLICIOUS

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I am really excited about making this recipe. I crave Beef and Broccoli every week :-) - 2/23/08
NITEMOM333

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds like something my family will enjoy. doesn't seem to be to difficult either. Can't wait! - 2/1/08
BEACHBABY6

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I will make this as soon as i hit the supermaret - 1/22/08
JUSTJ2014

Incredible!

This is one of my favorites. We make it weekly - 4/26/21
FOLLOWINGTULIPS

Very Good

I have made this many time for years. It is very fast and easy. I donâ€™t change anything - 3/23/21

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