Ingredients
• 2 lbs London broil, thinly sliced
• Oil for cooking
• Salt & pepper
• 1 bag broccoli slaw (reserve some for topping)
• 1 bunch green onions, whites and greens separated
• ½ cup Japanese BBQ sauce
• ⅛ cup dark soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
• ⅛–¼ cup hoisin sauce
• Splashes rice vinegar
• Dashes toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• Garlic chili crunch oil, to taste
• Rice, for serving
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the thin-sliced steak and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
2. In a bowl mix Japanese BBQ sauce, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, garlic chili crunch oil, and the green onion whites.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked steak and simmer about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the broccoli slaw and cook until slightly tender.
5. Serve over rice and top with:
• reserved broccoli slaw
• green onion greens chili crunch if desired. #chinese#chinesede #chinesefood #budgetfriendly #dinner
If you’re looking for a quick yet satisfying meal that rivals restaurant quality, this Better-Than-Takeout Steak Bowls recipe is a fantastic choice. The combination of juicy London broil with the crunch of broccoli slaw creates an ideal balance of textures. One thing I love about this dish is how adaptable it is — you can easily swap the broccoli slaw for other crunchy vegetables like shredded cabbage or snap peas if that’s what you have on hand. The sauce mix is the heart of the flavor here. Using Japanese BBQ sauce provides a subtle sweetness, while the hoisin and soy sauce layers in umami depth. Adding garlic powder and garlic chili crunch oil introduces a gentle kick that makes every bite exciting. I often adjust the amount of chili oil to suit my spice tolerance, but even a small splash adds amazing complexity. Cooking the thin steak slices quickly over high heat ensures they stay tender and juicy without drying out. Tossing the meat in the sauce to simmer briefly helps the flavors meld perfectly before stirring in the broccoli slaw just long enough to soften it slightly—this keeps the freshness and bite intact. Lastly, serving over steamed rice turns this dish into a hearty meal. For an extra garnish, I recommend sprinkling the reserved broccoli slaw and green onion greens on top along with a drizzle of chili crunch oil for added heat and crunch. This recipe is quite budget-friendly, making it practical for weeknight dinners without compromising flavor or quality. In my experience, preparing all the sauce ingredients ahead of time speeds up the cooking process, especially on busy evenings. This recipe is a great way to enjoy restaurant-quality steak bowls at home with simple ingredients and straightforward steps—definitely better than takeout!















































































