One-Pan Hibachi-Style Beef and Broccoli Bowl
A quick-reheat, family-friendly dinner featuring tender lean ground beef, crisp broccoli, and jasmine rice tossed in a savory coconut-aminos glaze. It is completely gluten-free, nut-free, and fish-free, making it an easy meal prep option for busy nights.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kimberley + Lila
Kimberley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Meal Prep & Reheating: Store the cooked beef, broccoli, and rice together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave on high for 1.5 to 2 minutes, or warm in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water to keep the rice moist.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the coconut aminos
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Whisk together the coconut aminos
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and toasted sesame oil until fully combined. Set this glaze aside.
Look for: fully combined
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Heat a large skillet or wok over…
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and let it heat for 30 seconds.
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Look for: browned and cooked through
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Carefully drain any excess fat from the…
Carefully drain any excess fat from the pan, then return the skillet to the stove over medium heat.
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Add the broccoli florets to the pan…
Add the broccoli florets to the pan with the beef. Pour in the glaze and 2 tbsp of water. Cover with a lid to steam the broccoli until it is tender-crisp and bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Look for: it is tender-crisp and bright green
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Remove the lid and stir well
Remove the lid and stir well, letting the glaze thicken slightly and coat the beef and broccoli for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Portion the cooked jasmine rice into bowls
Portion the cooked jasmine rice into bowls. Top with the glazed beef and broccoli mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish with sesame seeds before serving
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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