Beef and Broccoli
AsianMain CourseDairy-Free

Beef and Broccoli

Prep
17 minutes
Cook
13 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4
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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into 6 cups of florets
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, optional garnish
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garlic, grated (about 3 cloves)
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 6 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak for 30 minutes for easier slicing.

  2. 2

    Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients (hot water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic) in a bowl. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and set aside.

  3. 3

    Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with a lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Remove from pan.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to high and add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired.

  6. 6

    Serve over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.