Get ready to revolutionize your lunch routine with a dish that's about to become your new obsession! This Spicy Peanut Beef with Broccoli Rice is not just another boring meal prep – it's a culinary adventure that combines the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami in every single bite. Imagine tender, seared beef draped in a luscious peanut sauce that's both creamy and fiery, nestled on a bed of nutritious broccoli rice that will make your taste buds dance and your body thank you.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin
- 2 cups broccoli rice
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by slicing flank steak against the grain into thin, uniform strips. Pat the beef dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic to create a smooth, well-combined sauce. Set aside.
- Season the sliced beef with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until it shimmers and begins to smoke slightly.
- Add beef to the hot skillet in a single layer, allowing each piece to sear without overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the beef, reducing heat to medium. Stir to coat beef completely and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and beef is cooked through.
- While beef is cooking, prepare broccoli rice by pulsing fresh broccoli florets in a food processor until they resemble rice-like texture.
- Quickly sauté broccoli rice in a separate pan with a touch of oil for 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Divide broccoli rice among four meal prep containers, topping each with the spicy peanut beef.
- Allow meals to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating. These meal preps will stay fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Tips
- Slice Against the Grain: When cutting your flank steak, always slice against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness. This technique breaks down the muscle fibers, making each bite melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Dry Meat = Better Sear: Pat your beef strips completely dry before cooking. Excess moisture prevents that beautiful golden-brown crust that adds incredible flavor.
- High Heat is Key: When searing beef, make sure your skillet is scorching hot. This creates those perfect crispy edges that add texture and depth to your dish.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook beef in batches if necessary. Overcrowding leads to steaming instead of searing, which means goodbye crispy edges!
- Broccoli Rice Hack: For the best texture, pulse broccoli florets quickly in the food processor. Over-processing can turn it mushy, so keep it pulse-friendly.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: If your peanut sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little water or additional soy sauce. If it's too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.
- Meal Prep Storage: Store in airtight containers and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and flavor. Pro tip: Keep the sauce separate if possible to prevent soggy broccoli rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg
