Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!)
Description
Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!) blends thinly sliced flank steak and fresh broccoli florets in a savory sauce made of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil. The steak is seared over high heat briefly to remain tender, while the broccoli is stir-fried until crisp-tender. The thickened sauce coats the ingredients, adding richness and umami with a hint of warmth from red pepper flakes. Fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil deliver distinctive aroma and taste.
The dish pairs nicely with steamed rice, absorbing the flavorful sauce. It can be prepared quickly once the ingredients are prepped, making it suitable for weekday dinners.
For best results, cut broccoli into small florets for even cooking and whisk the sauce ingredients thoroughly. The steak should be sliced thinly against the grain. If the sauce tightens too much, a splash of water can loosen it. Fresh grated ginger is easier to handle when frozen, and toasted sesame oil adds a pronounced nutty flavor different from regular sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3-4 cups broccoli see note, florets
Sauce ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil see note, toasted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, to taste, crushed
Instructions
- Prep everything ahead of time as the actual cooking part goes very quickly. To prep the steak, trim off any fat and slice it across the grain into very thin bite-size pieces. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together thoroughly.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a large skillet over high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes (oil should be shimmering).
- Add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes, tossing/stirring often (it'll be tender-crisp). Transfer it to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the beef in a single layer (just sort of "sprinkle" it into the pan ensuring it's spread out a bit) and don't touch it for a minute. Stir/flip it with cooking tongs and cook it for another minute or so. It cooks fast and will easily overcook and become tough. Leaving it a bit rare at this stage is ideal.
- Add the broccoli back to the pan and pour the sauce in. Stir/toss until coated and the sauce has thickened (about 1-3 minutes). Take the skillet off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut broccoli into small florets (1 pound yields about 3-4 cups) for quick, even cooking.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it.
- Use toasted sesame oil (found in the Asian foods aisle) for a stronger, nutty flavor compared to regular sesame oil.
- Fresh ginger is easier to grate when frozen; keep some frozen and grate with a microplane.
- Serve with rice, starting rice before cooking the beef to have both ready simultaneously.
- Trim fat and slice steak thinly against the grain for tender results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1239mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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