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Beef And Broccoli Freezer Meal by CampingForFoodies features a blue camping plate filled with beef flank steak, green broccoli florets, sliced green onions and sprinkled with hot red pepper flakes. The meat and veggies are surrounded by a bed of white, fluffy rice. The plate is set on a campfire log outside on a bright, sunny day.

Beef And Broccoli Freezer Meal

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Defrost Time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kim Hanna
Camping For Foodies Dinner Camping Recipes: This Beef And Broccoli dish makes a quick and satisfying meal when you do all the prep work at home using simple ingredients.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef flank steak sliced into thin strips against the grain (see Note 1)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (see Note 2)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

At Camp For Serving

  • 4 servings cooked brown rice, white rice or cauliflower rice recommended serving suggestion
  • 3 green onions chopped, optional for serving
  • Sesame seeds and red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Prep At Home

  • Prepare the beef by slicing it into thin strips against the grain. For a tough cut to become tender beef, it's important to cut the strips against the grain.
  • Wash the fresh broccoli florets and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Label a gallon-sized freezer bag with the name of the recipe, date and cooking instructions.
  • Place the beef strips, broccoli, minced garlic, brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce and red pepper flakes (if using) in bag.
  • Remove as much air from the bag as possible, seal tightly, "mix" by squeezing bag, then, place it flat in the freezer for up to three months.

Defrost & Cook At Camp

  • Remove the bag from the freezer and thaw in the fridge or cooler overnight.
  • Cook or reheat rice, if using.
  • Set bag on counter to bring to room temperature while heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. (see Note 3)
  • Pour the contents of the freezer bag into the skillet and cook covered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the broccoli is slightly tender.
  • Serve the beef and broccoli over a bed of rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

  1. May substitute chuck roast, top sirloin steak or beef strips.
  2. If you're preparing this on a gluten free camping food menu, be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce that is made from rice instead of wheat.
  3. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the “hand test”: hold the palm of your hand about 5 inches above the heat source, pull it away before it hurts, 4 seconds = medium high heat.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg