Beef and Broccoli
Estimated Points (per serving โ makes 4 servings)
- 1โ2 Points per serving
(depends on beef leanness & thickener used)
๐ Ingredients
- 16 oz extra lean beef (96โ98% lean ground beef OR very lean sirloin, thin sliced)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (ZeroPoint ๐ฅฆ)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (ZeroPoint)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but ๐ฅ flavor)
- ยผ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional โ 1 point total)
- ยฝ cup beef broth (fat-free)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (1 point total โ optional for thickening)
- Cooking spray
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
- Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
- Cook beef until browned. Drain if needed.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- In same pan, add broccoli + 2โ3 tbsp water. Cover and steam 3โ4 minutes.
- Add garlic + ginger, cook 30 seconds.
- Mix broth + soy sauce + cornstarch (if using).
- Return beef to pan and pour sauce over.
- Simmer 2โ3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Thatโs it ๐
๐ฅ How To Make It EVEN Lower Points
- Use 96โ98% lean beef
- Skip oyster sauce
- Skip cornstarch (sauce will be thinner but still flavorful)
- Add mushrooms or zucchini for more volume
๐ Serve It With
- Over steamed broccoli (0 points)
- Over cauliflower rice (0 points)
- Or ยฝ cup brown rice (adds points depending on plan)
๐ช Why This Works for WW
โ High protein
โ Huge portion size
โ Very filling
โ Way fewer points than takeout (restaurant version = 10โ15+ points)
