Beef with Broccoli and Mushrooms

 
Beef with Broccoli and Mushrooms
I don’t often get to make “one-dish” meals because the hubby doesn’t always like them.  Every once in a while, I can find one that he will like.  This one wasn’t too difficult, and my “sous chef” hubby helped by chopping, mixing and making rice.  Maybe you, too,  can have the less capable cook in the house to help, or maybe you have an older child able to help…?
I found this recipe in book called “One-Dish Meals” and thought it would be something my husband (and Sous Chef) would actually like!
2 Cups Uncooked Instant Rice  (Cook as directed)
1 (1 oz) Package of Beef and Broccoli-Flavored Authentic Oriental Seasoning Mix (Find it in the “Asian” aisle.)
1 Cup Beef Broth
2 Tbs Soy Sauce
1 Tbs Oil
1-2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
½-1 lb Beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut into thin strips
½ lb Fresh Broccoli (Make it easy on yourself-  get the pre-packaged kind in the produce section!)
1 C Celery, chopped diagonally (about 2 stalks)
½ lb Mushrooms, washed and chopped (again, buy pre-packaged in the produce section!)
 
My Sous Chef
Stuff your “sous chef” helper can do:
   Make the rice as directed
   Mix broth, soy sauce and seasoning mix together
   Chop mushrooms and celery
Meanwhile you can:
Add oil to pan, cook garlic and meat until meat is no longer pink. 
Add broccoli and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, covered, or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir occasionally. (This is when you can fix yourself that glass of wine…)
Add mushrooms and broth mix.  Cook another 1-3minutes until thick and bubbly.
Serve over rice... with some extra soy sauce, if you like!
The Verdict?
He liked it!

(I suppose you could also make this with chicken... why not? Use chicken broth instead of beef.)



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