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Beef and Broccoli
Beef and Broccoli features thinly sliced flank steak tossed with broccoli florets and onions in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. The dish offers tender beef pieces coated in a rich, slightly sweet glaze with crisp-tender broccoli, making it a satisfying main served with rice or noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 1 ½ lbs. flank steak sliced into thin 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce can use Tamari for gluten-free, light
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon orange optional, zest
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- sesame seeds red pepper flakes, and sliced scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the flank steak pieces in a large bowl and add the cornstarch. Toss until the pieces are well coated. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, orange zest (If using), ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is almost cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside.
- Add the sesame oil to the hot skillet and add the onions and broccoli. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the onions are softened and the broccoli is tender, but still slightly crisp.
- Add the cooked steak to the pan. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli and stir to coat. Cook until the sauce thickens, and the beef is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve with rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and scallions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
751mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
567IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 567IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.