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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli

A delicious Beef and Broccoli stir fry that combines tender beef with fresh broccoli in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broccoli

  • 1 lb flank steak very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil), divided
  • 1 lb fresh broccoli (cut into 6 cups of florets)
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (loosely packed)
  • 2 teaspoon garlic grated (from 3 cloves)
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 6 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or GF Tamari)
  • 3 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing, then thinly slice against the grain.

Make the Sauce

  • Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.

Cook Broccoli

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan.
  • Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 tablespoon water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.

Cook Beef

  • Increase heat to high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.

Final Steps

  • Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 tablespoon water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.

Notes

For variations, you can use more steak options such as Top Sirloin Steak, Top Round Steak, Tri-Tip Steak, or Ribeye. For best results, use fresh vegetables, not frozen. You can substitute or add a variety of veggies such as snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, and even mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 29gFat: 21g
Keyword beef, Beef and Broccoli, Broccoli, dinner, Healthy, stir fry
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