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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This Beef and Broccoli recipe satisfies my craving for Chinese takeout but with less oil and sugar than what you’ll find at most restaurants.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 one-inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion (sliced)
  • 1 large head broccoli (cut into florets and blanched)
  • cauliflower rice (or white rice, optional for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 scallions (sliced on the bias)

Instructions

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  1. Season the beef with white pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch, if using. Set aside.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, warm 1/2 tablespoon of the sesame oil until just smoking. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is just about cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add the onions and cook until they are softened, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add the blanched and drained broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Then add the reserved sauce and stir to coat.
  6. Return the beef to the skillet and continue to cook until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 3 minutes more.
  7. Transfer to serving plates over rice or veggie rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3/4 cup Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 24.5g (8%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 12.5g (19%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 696mg (29%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10.5g (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 24.5g 8%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 12.5g 19%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 696mg 29%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10.5g 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.