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High protein Vietnamese beef bowl with sliced beef, steamed broccoli, toasted cashews, and a mound of white and wild rice on a white plate. Chopsticks rest along the edge, with fresh parsley on top of the rice.

High Protein Vietnamese Beef Bowl

Nesting Lane
High Protein Vietnamese Beef Bowl is a fresh, vibrant dinner with flank steak, broccoli, herbs, rice, and peanuts for a healthy, filling meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnam
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Nonstick Skillet
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons
4 Small Bowls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound  lean flank steak  thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil divided
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1½ tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups fresh watercress chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup red onion sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ cup Roasted salted shelled peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Season the sliced flank steak with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the steak. Cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer steak to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and broccoli to the same skillet. Stir often and cook until the broccoli begins to brown, 3–4 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to medium. Add the ginger and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add water to the skillet and continue stirring until the broccoli is crisp-tender, 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, rice, cooked steak, and any juices from the plate. Remove from the heat.
  • Right before serving, mix in the watercress, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
  • Divide the beef mixture into 4 small bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Notes

Serving Size: 1¾ Cup
9 WW Points
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Tips and Tricks

Slicing the Steak - For tender pieces, slice the steak thinly against the grain.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan - Brown the meat in batches if needed for the best sear.
Serving Suggestions - Serve the bowl with extra lime wedges or a drizzle of sriracha for extra heat.

Storing and Reheating

Reheat on Stovetop - Place a serving in a saucepan with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm over low heat, stirring until heated through.
Store - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cupCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 31gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 897mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1301IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
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