Description
This Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of tender flank steak and fresh broccoli together in a savory stir-fry sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan meal, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. The balance of juicy beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a flavorful sauce creates an enjoyable dining experience for the whole family. Customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level to suit your taste, ensuring that every bite is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 1 lb fresh broccoli (cut into florets)
- 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp garlic (grated)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Start by cooking white rice according to package instructions.
- Freeze flank steak for 30 minutes to make slicing easier; then slice thinly against the grain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, black pepper, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and hot water; mix well.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and sauté for about 5 minutes until bright green. Remove from pan.
- Increase heat to high; add remaining oil and sliced beef in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Stir in broccoli and serve hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg