Beef and Broccoli over Rice — topped or served with a cheese sauce.It’s not a traditional pairing (since cheese and Asian-style stir-fries don’t typically mix), but it can work — especially if you’re aiming for a comfort food twist or a high-protein, high-calorie prep. Here’s how to pull it together:
🥡🥩🥦 Beef and Broccoli Over Rice with Cheese Sauce (Meal Prep Style)
🧾 Components
1. Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli
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1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin
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2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
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1 tbsp garlic, minced
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1 tbsp ginger, grated (optional)
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1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable oil)
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Optional: pinch of brown sugar or chili flakes
2. Steamed Rice
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2–3 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or jasmine rice
3. Cheese Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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1 cup milk
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of paprika or mustard powder
🔪 Assembly Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Make the Rice
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Cook rice ahead of time and let cool for meal prep containers.
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Use day-old rice if possible to reduce moisture.
🔸 Step 2: Cook the Beef and Broccoli
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Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Sear beef slices for 2–3 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
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Add garlic (and ginger if using), then toss in broccoli with a splash of water. Steam-sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Return beef to pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and slurry (cornstarch + water).
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Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
🔸 Step 3: Make the Cheese Sauce
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
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Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
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Stir in cheese, season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
🔸 Step 4: Assemble
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In each meal prep container:
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Base layer of rice
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Scoop of beef and broccoli
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Drizzle or dollop of cheese sauce on top (or keep separate for reheating)
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✅ Storage & Reheat Tips:
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Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge.
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Reheat in microwave — cheese sauce may need a splash of milk to re-loosen.
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For best results, keep the cheese sauce in a separate compartment or container and mix in just before eating.
💡 Variations:
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Swap rice for quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles
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Use ground beef for a budget version
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Add shredded carrots or peppers for more veg
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Use a nacho-style cheese sauce if you’re going for full fusion comfort food
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