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Beef And Broccoli Bowl

Beef And Broccoli Bowl reads umami 6.7, citrus 5.6 and sweetness 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese main, about 11 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 7.5 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 6.5 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 6.6 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 6.7 · Citrus 5.6 · Sweetness 5.0 · Fruity 5.0 · Salinity 4.7 · Richness 3.8 · Sourness 3.5 · Allium 3.5 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Earthy 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Floral 1.8 · Herbaceous 1.7 · Nutty 1.5 · Heat 1.2 · Bitterness 1.1

What's in it (13)

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce divided
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced fresh, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1 pound sirloin steak thinly sliced 1/4-inch across the grain
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 head broccoli 2" thick stem
• 1 large carrot 2"diameter or small carrots, peeled
• 1 tablespoon oil safflower or canola
• 3 green onions thinly sliced
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

Time & effort: about 11 min (8 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 185.3 kcal, 9.4 g protein, 3.1 g fat, 30.6 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (5 steps)

1. Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Toss steak with mixture and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Mix together hoisin, orange juice and remaining soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a small bowl; set aside. Prepare broccoli by cutting florets into bite-sized pieces (about 5 cups). Trim any stalks off stem and cut the bottom 1/2-inch or toughest part of stem off. Peel stem if desired.
3. Attach Spiralizer Attachment to the KitchenAid(R) Stand Mixer. Trim ends off carrot. Cut broccoli stem and carrot to fit Spiralizer Attachment. Center carrot on fruit and vegetable skewer; attach to Spiralizer. Attach fine spiralizing blade and position at end of carrot. Turn stand mixer to speed 4 and process until blade reaches end of carrot. Remove fine spiralizing blade and replace with spiral slice small core blade. Spiral slice broccoli stems. Cut spiralized vegetables to desired length.
4. Heat 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook half the steak for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned but not cooked all the way through. Remove to platter and repeat with the rest of the steak. Add florets, spiralized broccoli and carrot to the hot pan and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water to pan and immediately cover with lid, allow vegetables to steam for 3 to 4 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated and vegetables are almost tender. Add beef and sauce to pan and cook, uncovered, until sauce is simmering and beef is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in green onions.
5. Divide rice into 4 bowls, top with beef and broccoli. Garnish with additional green onion, if desired.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.