Ingredients
For the Steak: 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, flank steak, or skirt steak
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp black pepper
For the Bowls: 4 cups broccoli florets
2 large bell peppers (any color), chopped
1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Optional Garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare the Steak and Marinade: Pat steak dry, cut against the grain into ½-inch strips or bite-sized cubes. In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Add steak, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
2. 2. Preheat Oven and Prep Vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment. Dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, chop bell peppers, cut red onion into wedges, break broccoli into florets.
3. 3. Roast the Vegetables: Spread sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and red onion on one baking sheet; drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss. Spread broccoli on the second sheet; drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss. Roast for 15 minutes.
4. 4. Cook the Grain: While vegetables roast, prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. For quinoa: combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer 15 minutes, fluff.
5. 5. Cook the Steak: After vegetables have roasted 15 minutes, remove from oven. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Remove steak from marinade (discard excess), sear in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare (or longer). Work in batches if needed. Remove steak and set aside.
6. 6. Finish Roasting Vegetables: Return both baking sheets to oven and roast another 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp and caramelized.
7. 7. Assemble the Bowls: Cool all components slightly. Divide cooked grain among 4 meal prep containers. Distribute roasted vegetables evenly. Top each with steak.
8. 8. Garnish and Store: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Secure lids and refrigerate.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate steak for 2-4 hours or overnight. Cool all components completely before assembling to prevent sogginess. Store in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave 1.5-3 minutes or on stovetop with a splash of water. Not freezer-friendly for best steak texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using tamari)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
