Beef and Broccoli Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
17 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Description
This Beef and Broccoli Recipe starts by preparing a flavorful stir-fry sauce melding soy sauce, light brown sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and corn starch to thicken. The broccoli is quickly sautéed until it reaches a bright green color and tender-crisp texture, ensuring it retains both vitality and slight crunch. The steak, sliced thinly to cook quickly, is seared just until cooked through to keep it tender.
After cooking the beef, the sauce is added to the pan and simmered briefly to thicken, then combined with the broccoli to coat all the ingredients evenly. The finished dish offers a balance of savory and sweet with aromatic ginger and garlic undertones. It pairs well with steamed white rice, making a complete meal.
Serving immediately preserves the vibrant texture of the broccoli and the tender texture of the beef. If preferred, broccoli can be steamed slightly more by adding water and covering briefly during cooking. Sesame seeds sprinkled on top add a mild crunch and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Beef and Broccoli Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil), divided
- 1 lb broccoli (cut into 6 cups of florets)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds optional garnish
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tsp ginger grated (loosely packed, fresh
- 2 tsp garlic grated (from 3 cloves)
- 1/2 cup water hot
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce or GF Tamari, low sodium
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep: Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing.
- Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp 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 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.
- Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp 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.
- 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 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 22g | |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 706IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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