Beef and Broccoli
Estimated Points (per serving β makes 4 servings)
- 1β2 Points per serving
(depends on beef leanness & thickener used)
π Ingredients
- 16 oz extra lean beef (96β98% lean ground beef OR very lean sirloin, thin sliced)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (ZeroPoint π₯¦)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (ZeroPoint)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but π₯ flavor)
- ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional β 1 point total)
- Β½ cup beef broth (fat-free)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (1 point total β optional for thickening)
- Cooking spray
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
- Cook beef until browned. Drain if needed.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- In same pan, add broccoli + 2β3 tbsp water. Cover and steam 3β4 minutes.
- Add garlic + ginger, cook 30 seconds.
- Mix broth + soy sauce + cornstarch (if using).
- Return beef to pan and pour sauce over.
- Simmer 2β3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Thatβs it π
π₯ How To Make It EVEN Lower Points
- Use 96β98% lean beef
- Skip oyster sauce
- Skip cornstarch (sauce will be thinner but still flavorful)
- Add mushrooms or zucchini for more volume
π Serve It With
- Over steamed broccoli (0 points)
- Over cauliflower rice (0 points)
- Or Β½ cup brown rice (adds points depending on plan)
πͺ Why This Works for WW
β High protein
β Huge portion size
β Very filling
β Way fewer points than takeout (restaurant version = 10β15+ points)