Description
This Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that can be made in just 30 minutes. Tender slices of flank steak are stir-fried with fresh broccoli in a savory sauce that is sure to please your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it’s a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the Beef and Broccoli:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice the flank steak thinly, and mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Cook the Broccoli: Sauté the broccoli in olive oil until tender-crisp, then set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Sear the beef quickly in olive oil until rare, then combine with broccoli.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli, cook until thickened.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Trim the steak and slice it thinly for best results.
- Cut broccoli into small florets for even cooking.
- Thin out the sauce with water if needed.
- Use toasted sesame oil for a unique flavor.
- Grate frozen ginger for easier prep.
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
