Notice it says Broccoli and Beef, not Beef and Broccoli.
My recipe for Broccoli and Beef takes a very famous Chinese dish and turns it upside down. It still contains beef, but is more plant-forward and filling with broccoli, mushrooms, and sweet peppers. You’re going to love it!
This issue also shares
- The Best Life Living Tip: Eat Your Veggies! 🥦
- The Self-Care Technique: Drink Up for Better Memory and Mood. đź’¦
- Ideas and Inspiration: Les Dames d’Escoffier offers Scholarships to Women. 🧑🏻‍🍳
Read on for more — including this hearty, healthy, and quick recipe for Broccoli and Beef, not Beef and Broccoli. 🥦
Best Life Living Tip
Did you know one cup of broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange?
Did you know that broccoli is a good source of protein compared to other vegetables? (A 1-cup serving of chopped broccoli contains about 2.5 grams of protein.)
Eat more brassicas! Broccoli belongs to the Brassica family and research shows they have the potential to reduce certain types of cancer.
It was with these health benefits in mind I turned Beef and Broccoli upside down into Broccoli and Beef. You get the beefy flavor, the rich sauce, and the pop of umami — but with less beef and more vegetables.
We see broccoli all the time at the supermarket, but broccoli has a season. Broccoli is a cool-weather vegetable that can easily be grown in the garden in early spring or fall.
Look for locally grown broccoli at your farmer’s market this weekend. For more about growing broccoli, check this out from the UGA Extention.
Self-Care Technique
Drinking water is essential to your overall health, but its importance can be overlooked. Even mild dehydration can affect memory, mood, concentration, and reaction time.
Water is the most important nutrient for your body.
Staying hydrated has a positive effect on cognition, can help stabilize your emotions, and even combat feelings of anxiety.
Heading into summer means we need to stay hydrated. The Mayo Clinic recommends that women consume 11.5 cups of water a day!
Here are Five Tips on How to Drink More Water
It seems simple – but we all need self-care strategies. Here are Five Tips on How to Drink More Water. You can do it!
- Make it convenient – carry a water bottle and keep it nearby.
- Find a water bottle that you enjoy using, as this can encourage you to drink more.
- Set reminders and alarms to drink water.
- Eat water-dense fruits and vegetables like watermelon, lettuce, and cantaloupe.
- Flavor your water with fruit and herbs.
Ideas and Inspiration
Les Dames d’Escoffier is a philanthropic organization of women leaders in food, fine beverage & hospitality. LDEI is composed of 40 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Italy, totaling over 2,800 women leaders in the fields of food, beverage, and hospitality.
Please give us a follow on IG at @lesdamesintl
Iq’ve long been a member and am proud to be a past president of the Atlanta chapter. The Atlanta chapter (LDEI-Atlanta), founded in 1996, has more than 145 members who are professional chefs, restaurateurs and caterers, farmers, food retailers, event planners, cookbook authors, food journalists, wine industry professionals, food publicists, culinary educators, and hospitality executives.
The LDEI online auction is live and includes incredible trips, experiences, and classes all over the world such as:
- A weekend stay at Wente Winery
- Tickets to Big Sur Food & Wine 2025 and to Charleston Wine & Food 2026
- A week-long escape in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
- Virtual cooking classes and wine tastings with global pros
- High-end kitchen gear, curated gift baskets, and more!
Please check it out and take advantage of these awesome auction items!
Good and Good for You™Living Spotlight
It’s all about nourishment — putting good stuff in to get good stuff out. We consume with our eyes, ears, and touch. We consume food, media, energy, and more — anything we “take in” is consumption. Make sure you are consuming what’s best for you — mind, body, and spirit.
Insulated tumblers are a major part of my wellness routine. They take me from coffee before my walk to mid-morning potassium broth to afternoon then evening tea — and water in between.
The Y*ti ones are fantastic, but cost a fortune! Meet the YESSI. Say YES to being
- Healthy and Strong
- Clear and Focused
- Calm and Graceful
- Abundant and Prosperous
My sneaky trick is to buy a cheaper tumbler like this one, then order the awesome leakproof magnetic lid from the Y*TI guys…..
Visit GoodandGoodforYouLiving.com for more information!
Make it Count
Love this dish! I looked to colleague Grace Young for inspiration for the sauce, amped up the broccoli, and added mushrooms and sweet peppers. It’s full of flavor and I am certain it will be a great addition to your recipe repertoire.
Thanks so much for reading. Please give me a follow on IG @virginiawillis for more best life tips, self-care techniques, ideas and inspiration, and healthy recipes. As long as you’re doing what’s Good and Good for You™ more often than not, you’re on the right track. 🙌🏻 You can do it!
Bon Appétit Y’all!
Virginia Willis
Broccoli and Beef
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
- 12 ounces flank steak or skirt steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon canola oil divided
- 2 large cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Cooked rice, brown rice, or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- team the broccoli in either the microwave until the tops are bright green and the stems are cooked, but still crunchy. Set aside.
- Place the beef in a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch, soy sauce, rice wine, and salt over top. Toss to coat the beef with the marinade ingredients. Drizzle the sesame oil over and toss again to coat.
- Whisk together the broth, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set within reach of the stove.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the skillet or wok. Stir-fry the garlic just until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds. Add the beef and cook the beef until all the sides are beginning to brown and the beef is almost cooked through, but you see just a little pink in the middle, about 60 seconds. (Work in batches, if need be.) Transfer the beef to the clean plate by the stove.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Add all of the broccoli. Stir-fry another 60 seconds, until the broccoli is warmed through, but is still bright green and crisp-tender. Return the beef to the skillet with any sauce or juices.
- Stir-fry for another 30 to 60 seconds: Stir-fry until the beef and broccoli are coated with sauce and the beef is cooked as well-done as you prefer. Add extra oyster sauce to make a thicker coating, if desired.
Nutrition
