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Citrus Slaw-Topped Lemon Herb Beef & Broccoli Noodles — Pantry-Smart

Familiar groceries become a pantry-smart meal with lemon herb flavor and Citrus Slaw. The result brings lean beef, broccoli, and whole-grain noodles together faster than takeout with a fresh, crunchy side built into the recipe.

LunchDinnerDairy-freeHigh-proteinSkilletStovetopTakeout-inspired30 minutesFamily favoritePantry-friendlyProduce-forward
Prep30 min
Cook16 min
Serves4
Total46 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
  • 8 oz whole-grain spaghetti or noodles
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tbsp fresh citrus juice
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the noodles until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.

  2. 2

    Toss beef with cornstarch and salt. Sear in avocado oil over high heat for 3–4 minutes; transfer.

  3. 3

    Add broccoli, bell pepper, broth, and flavor ingredients. Cover and steam for 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return beef and noodles to the skillet. Toss until the sauce clings, adding cooking water as needed. Finish and serve.

  5. 5

    Massage the cabbage with citrus juice and a pinch of salt; serve on top or alongside.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 4 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
580calories41gprotein54gcarbs22gfat8gfiber729mgsodium