Beef and Broccoli
A savory, high-protein freezer meal with tender beef stir-fry pieces, fresh broccoli, and a ginger-sesame sauce. Perfect for cycle syncing when you need more iron. High protein, hormone-supporting dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Freezer bags (reusable)
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef stir fry pieces (or sirloin strips)
- 4-5 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen works
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger or 1 tsp dried ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together beef stock, sesame oil, tamari, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add beef pieces and toss to coat evenly in the marinade. Divide beef into freezer bags. Divide broccoli florets among the bags.
- Pour remaining marinade over everything. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Lay bags flat in the freezer. These keep beautifully for up to 3 months.
- TO COOK - Sheet Pan Method:Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour entire contents of bag onto a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 14-18 minutes until beef is cooked through and broccoli is tender-crisp. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.TO COOK - Slow Cooker Method:Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Pour entire contents into slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until beef is tender and broccoli is soft. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
This meal is perfect for cycle syncing when you need more iron. The combination of beef, sesame seeds, and ginger supports energy and hormone balance.
Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or rice noodles for a complete meal.
Storage: Freezer bags keep beautifully for up to 3 months. Once thawed, keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories: Approximately 390 calories per serving (includes beef, broccoli, sesame oil, and sauce).