Five-Spice Steak and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 lb sirloin steak (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise)
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 0.5 tsp Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 0.5 tsp pepper (plus more to taste)
• 2 tbsp canola oil (divided)
• 1.25 lb broccoli (cut into florets, stem peeled and sliced crosswise)
• 1 tbsp chili black bean sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook rice per package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 cup water a simmer on medium.

3. 3

   Add broccoli and cook, covered, until bright green and barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer broccoli to plate and wipe out skillet.

5. 5

   In medium bowl, toss steak, five-spice powder, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to coat.

6. 6

   Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to skillet and heat on medium-high.

7. 7

   In batches, cook steak in single layer until browned, 2 minutes per side.

8. 8

   Transfer steak to bowl.

9. 9

   Reduce heat to medium, add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet, then chili black bean paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.

10. 10

    Return steak and any juices to skillet along with 1/4 cup water and cook, tossing, until coated in sauce, 30 seconds.

11. 11

    Fold in broccoli.

12. 12

    Serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Nutritional information per serving: About 518 cal, 23.5 g fat (6.5 g sat), 30 g pro, 479 mg sodium, 47 g carb, 3 g fiber.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• stir-fry
• beef
• broccoli
• quick
• dinner
• dairy-free