Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl
Tender beef strips and broccoli are served over penne in a rich tomato-based sauce, with onion, garlic, beef broth, and a touch of Dijon mustard adding savory depth and gentle tang. This hearty noodle bowl is an easy, family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights, bringing pasta and vegetables together in one comforting dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook27 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli; continue cooking until penne is tender, about 3 minutes more. Drain and keep warm.
- 2
Trim beef and slice into thin bite-size strips.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Return skillet to the heat. Add beef broth, tomato paste, and Dijon mustard. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- 5
Divide penne and broccoli among 4 bowls. Spoon beef mixture on top.
- 6
Add the beef, the onion, and the garlic; cook and stir until the onion is tender and the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the heat and stir in the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Return the skillet to the heat.
- 9
Add the beef broth, tomato paste, and Dijon mustard; cook and stir until thick and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 10
Continue cooking for 1 minute more.
- 11
Remove from the heat.
- 12
Divide the penne and broccoli among 4 bowls.
- 13
Spoon the beef mixture on top.
- Calories 289.35 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 26.01 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 29.72 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.22 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.61 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.13 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 308.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 71.38 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 349.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 11.4 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 42 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Broccoli Florets. Each serving provides about 289.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Chuck Roast. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl?
- About 42 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 27 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 289.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl healthy?
- Beef, Broccoli, and Penne Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 289.35 calories and 26.01 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.29 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.61 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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