Beef & Broccoli
Beef & Broccoli is a savory dish featuring tender beef slices stir-fried with fresh broccoli florets. This dish is not only flavorful but also provides a good source of protein and iron.
Beef & Broccoli is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance the flavor, consider marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger before cooking to infuse it with additional depth.
⚠️ Allergen Info: Contains soy; Healthy Heart Food Service offers soy-free alternatives for those with sensitivities.
💡 Did you know? The combination of beef and broccoli is believed to have originated from Chinese-American cuisine, popularized in the United States in the 1980s, despite broccoli being a vegetable that was not traditionally used in Chinese cooking.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, Beef & Broccoli has become a staple dish in many Chinese restaurants, reflecting the city's rich culinary diversity and the popularity of Chinese cuisine among New Yorkers.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.