Description
Savor the deliciousness of homemade Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli, a quick and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy tender flank steak sautéed with crisp broccoli in a rich, savory sauce made from fresh garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. This versatile meal not only caters to busy weeknights but also allows for customization—add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Whether served over rice, noodles, or enjoyed on its own, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak, sliced into thin strips (no more than 1/4-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger, to taste (use less if dried)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
- 2 to 3 green onions, sliced into 1/4-inch segments
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the sliced steak and cornstarch to a large zip-top bag. Seal and toss to coat; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak; cook for 5–7 minutes while stirring intermittently until cooked through.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet with cooked steak.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over beef and broccoli; it will bubble. Toss everything to coat well; simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes until broccoli reaches desired tenderness.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir slurry into skillet; cook about 1 minute until thickened.
- Turn off heat; stir in green onions. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds if using before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg