High-Protein Bang Bang Broccoli & Beef Skillet is a creamy and delicious Asian-inspired main course. It contains sirloin steak, cornstarch, broccoli, garlic, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, sesame seeds, and brown rice. This dish contains dairy items, so use the vegan substitute if required. These are very simple components that we can easily obtain from the supermarkets. This dish is prepared in only 35 minutes, good to make the lunch or dinner quickly. High-Protein Bang Bang Broccoli & Beef Skillet is served with brown rice, jasmine rice, and cauliflower rice. This dish stores nicely, so we can easily prepare it for meal prep. This dish contains 620 kcal and 43g protein in one serving.
STATS:
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Big skillet
- Cutting board
- Small mixing vessel
- Knife
- Wooden spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound boneless sirloin steak
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. neutral cooking oil
- 6 cups small broccoli florets
- 3 medium cloves garlic
- ½ cup water
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
- 1½ tbsp. Sriracha
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 medium scallion
- ½ tsp. sesame seeds
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SIRLOIN STEAK:
- Add the boneless sirloin steak to add a tender texture & rich protein to the dish. We have to make thin steak slices so the steak will cook quickly.
CORNSTARCH:
- Add the cornstarch to coat the beef lightly, which will help create a flavorful browned exterior & also give the sauce a slightly thicker consistency.
BROCCOLI:
- Add the fresh broccoli florets to add color, fiber, texture & nutrients to the dish. Make the even size broccoli pieces so they get cook in same time duration.
GARLIC:
- Add the fresh garlic to include a savory aroma & rich depth to the dish. We have to slice the garlic thinly so it cooks evenly and complements the sweet & spicy sauce.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Add this to make the creamy and smooth Bang Bang sauce. We have to soften the cream cheese before cooking so it mixes smoothly with the other ingredients.
MAYONNAISE:
- Add the light mayonnaise to make the sauce creamy & to balance the spicy taste of Sriracha.
SWEET CHILE SAUCE:
- Add the sweet chile sauce to include sweetness & mild heat in the dish. It will create the signature sweet and spicy taste of the Bang Bang sauce.
SRIRACHA:
- Add the Sriracha to include a spicy kick in the dish. We can modify the amount as we like.
RICE VINEGAR:
- Add the rice vinegar to include a light, tangy taste & brightness to the dish. It will also help balance the rich and sweet taste of the sauce.
SOY SAUCE:
- Add the lower-sodium soy sauce to include a savory and umami taste in the dish. Add the low-sodium soy sauce to include the salt as we like.
BROWN RICE:
- Serve the dish with hot cooked brown rice to make it more filling & satisfying. It will also provide a hearty whole-grain base that pairs ideally with the creamy beef and broccoli.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the thin slices of sirloin steak in the vessel, sprinkle the salt & cornstarch on it, and mix to coat the beef.
- Include oil in large pan & warm it on medium flame.
- Add half the beef in one layer & cook for two to three minutes on both sides till it gets brown & cooked properly, and transfer it to the plate.
- Then add the oil and beef again and cook it in the same way, and put it on the plate.
- Now add one tbsp. oil in the pan; then add the garlic & broccoli and cook for two to three minutes by mixing.
- Add ¼ cup water to the pan and cover it, and cook for three to four minutes till the broccoli gets soft, green, & crisp.
- Add the mayonnaise, sweet Chili sauce, rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, cream cheese, & Sriracha in the vessel and whisk to make it smooth.
- Decrease the flame to medium-low, add the cooked beef, and add the Bang Bang sauce.
- Mix gently to coat the broccoli and beef in sauce and cook for around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the hot cooked brown rice in the serving vessel and add the broccoli & beef mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds & scallion slices on top and serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE & GRAINS:
- Brown Rice
- Jasmine Rice
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower Rice
VEGETABLES:
- Steamed Green Beans
- Roasted Carrots
- Steamed Edamame
SALADS & SLAWS:
- Cucumber Salad
- Asian Slaw
SOUPS:
- Miso Soup
TIPS:
- Dry the beef properly, then coat it with the cornstarch mix so it gets brown better.
- Don’t add lots of beef in the pan so it cooks properly.
- Make even slices of broccoli so they cook in equal time.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the dish to a covered vessel and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Put the broccoli & beef in the closed vessel and freeze for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize any other beef cut?
- Yes, you can easily add any other beef cut like flank or strip steak and make very thin beef slices.
How to make the dish less spicy?
- We can decrease the amount of Sriracha & less sweet Chili sauce, or omit them completely for this purpose.
Could we prepare it without dairy?
- Yes, we could easily prepare this dish without using dairy and add the vegan cream cheese & mayonnaise instead.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving size: 1
Net carbs: 54 g
Calories: 620 kcal
Total carbs: 63 g
Serving: 4
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 43 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Calcium: 180 mg
Iron: 4 mg
Vitamin A: 420 µg RAE
Potassium: 950 mg
