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Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli (Copycat Panda Express)

February 10, 2021 · FoodHussy · Leave a Comment

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This Copycat Panda Express Broccoli Beef recipe is also Weight Watchers friendly! A rich homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of fresh broccoli! This has quickly become a favorite because you can make it in about 10 minutes.  via @foodhussyThis Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli has a rich homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of fresh broccoli! This has quickly become a favorite because you can make it in about 10 minutes.  via @foodhussy

This Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli is also a delicious copycat of my favorite Panda Express dish! A rich homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of fresh broccoli! This has quickly become a favorite because you can make it in about 10 minutes.

Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli

I have been on Weight Watchers since Jan 1 and have done pretty well – the points on this recipe are 8 points across the board – more on that later. But I can promise the non-WW folks – there’s no compromise on flavor here! It is delicious! Serve with regular or cauliflower rice and enjoy!

Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli
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What’s in this Copycat Broccoli Beef recipe?

Here’s the ingredient list for Copycat Panda Express Broccoli Beef. Some of these are sort of Asian-centric so I provided swaps if you don’t have them. None of them are too expensive though – and you’ll be surprised how often you use them once they’re in the cupboard.

  • Shaved steak (more on this below)
  • Cornstarch
  • Mirin – you can swap with dry white wine or rice vinegar – just add 1/2 tsp sugar for every 1 tbsp of your substitute
  • Sesame oil – you can swap olive oil but the sesame oil adds so much flavor – even just a tiny bit!
  • Garlic
  • Broccoli – be sure to use fresh broccoli!
  • Ground Ginger
  • Hoisin and Fish Sauce – the flavors are similar but I used both in this recipe. If you don’t have one/both – just use one if you only have that – or swap with a combo of molasses and Worcestershire or soy sauce
  • Water
  • Stevia – I used Stevia because of Weight Watchers – but you can swap sugar or your fav sugar substitute
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame seeds

What is the best cut of beef for broccoli beef?

I like to use Shaved Steak which I find at Kroger or Meijer – which I discovered when I made my Copycat Penn Station Philly Cheesesteak. If you can’t find that – I would recommend buying a good cut of steak with some fat to it (I recommend ribeye, NY Strip or potentially sirloin – don’t get the leanest cut – you need a little fat for tenderness). Then, either slice it super thin yourself – or you could even freeze it for a bit so it’s harder and then use a mandolin to make a similar “shaved” cut.

Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli

How to make Weight Watchers Broccoli Beef

This recipe comes together very quickly – which I love when I’ve been working all day – I don’t want to spend another hour cooking dinner just for me! Here’s the quick overview:

  • Marinate your shaved steak in cornstarch and mirin for about 30 minutes before hand if you can
  • While that’s going – prep your broccoli by partially steaming it
  • Also – mix together your sauce (lots of goodies in there) – whisk it together so it’s ready to go for when you’re cooking
  • Now – heat your skillet on high – you want it HOT before adding anything to the pan. Once you add your first ingredients – this recipe goes QUICK!
  • Add your sesame oil – it should ripple and pop!
  • Add your steak and garlic – sear for just 1-2 minutes until browned – stirring constantly
  • Add in your broccoli – mix together and get the broccoli hot and a little browned
  • Stir your sauce to make sure the cornstarch hasn’t settle and then pour it in the pan.
  • Turn OFF the heat and quickly toss to combine. This sauce will thicken quickly and coat all the broccoli beef!
  • Serve and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli

Tell me more about Weight Watchers

I love that it’s good for weight loss because I’ve been on Weight Watchers since the beginning of the year. I actually got my first weight loss charm last week!!! They send them when you lose a certain number of pounds – today was just 5 but still psyched to get it! On WW, there are a lot of “free” foods which you can have as much of as you like – broccoli is one of them! This recipe is 8 points on all plans (green/blue/purple) and makes a great filling dinner!

Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli

What to serve with Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli

You can serve this with cauliflower or regular rice – or even on top of zoodles if you like. It’s tasty no matter what! It really has everything all in one – but here’s my favorite recipes to make along side this recipe:

  • Copycat PF Chang’s Fried Rice
  • Copycat Panera Thai Salad (leave out the chicken for a great side salad)
  • Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple
Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli

Weight Watchers Beef & Broccoli (Copycat Panda Express)

This Copycat Panda Express Broccoli Beef recipe is also Weight Watchers friendly! A rich homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of fresh broccoli! This has quickly become a favorite because you can make it in about 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American, chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • Non stick skillet
  • Ziploc Bags
  • Silicone Whisk
  • Microwave steamer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz shaved steak
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp mirin or 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar + 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tsp minced garlic or 3 cloves
  • 2.5 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 4 tbsp fish sauce or oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp stevia or sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add the beef, 2 tbsp cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of the mirin together in a ziploc bag and squeeze the bag a few times to combine.
  • Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 min
  • Partially steam broccoli florets for 2 min in microwave steamer (or bowl covered with plastic wrap) and 2 tbsp water
  • In a separate bowl, combine ginger, hoisin, fish sauce, water, 2 tbsp mirin, stevia, soy sauce and corn starch and whisk together. Be sure cornstarch dissolves completely
  • Heat a non-stick skillet on high – the hotter the better
  • When pan is hot, add sesame oil to the pan – it should ripple and pop a little
  • Add shaved steak and minced garlic
  • Sear on high for 1-2 minutes – stirring so it doesn't stick
  • Add in broccoli and toss gently
  • Stir sauce in bowl to be sure corn starch hasn't settled. Then add to the pan with beef & broccoli
  • Turn off the heat and quickly toss to combine – the sauce should thicken quickly and coat all of the beef & broccoli
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice and top with sesame seeds for garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 0.7cupCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 59.8gProtein: 23.4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4.6gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 2275mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 7.3gSugar: 10.9gCalcium: 80mgIron: 8mg
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