Beef & Broccoli With Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. steak thinly sliced
- 1/2 T. ginger zested
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Marinade:
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 T. corn starch
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 T. ginger grated
Sauce:
- 1 c. beef broth
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic chili sauce
- 2 T. corn starch
- 1/2 c. beef broth
- 1 lb. broccoli florets
- 1/2 c. water
Quinoa:
- 2 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1 1/4 c. quinoa
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade and Meat:
- In a bowl, mix together baking soda, corn starch, pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and grated ginger to form the marinade.
- Add the thinly sliced steak to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Quinoa:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and garlic chili sauce.
- In another small bowl, mix corn starch with 1/2 cup beef broth to create a slurry. Set aside.
Cook the Beef:
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned. Remove the beef and set it aside.
Cook the Broccoli:
- In the same pan, add 1/2 cup of water and broccoli florets. Cover and let it steam for about 3-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
Combine and Finish:
- Return the beef to the pan with the broccoli.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the corn starch slurry and continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the beef and broccoli over the cooked quinoa.
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