High Protein
Smoky Chipotle Make-Ahead Beef & Broccoli Noodles with Sesame Greens
Warm smoke with a family-friendly chile kick. This recipe brings lean beef, broccoli, and whole-grain noodles together faster than takeout, built to prep earlier and finish quickly at dinner time, with an easy extra layer of vegetables. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 8 oz whole-grain spaghetti or noodles
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp minced chipotle in adobo
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 cups baby greens
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Cook the noodles until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- 2
Toss beef with cornstarch and salt. Sear in avocado oil over high heat for 3–4 minutes; transfer.
- 3
Add broccoli, bell pepper, broth, and flavor ingredients. Cover and steam for 4 minutes.
- 4
Return beef and noodles to the skillet. Toss until the sauce clings, adding cooking water as needed. Finish and serve.
- 5
Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.
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