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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli

A quick and delicious Beef and Broccoli recipe with tender steak and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broccoli

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3-4 cups broccoli florets see note
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil see note
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more, to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation and Cooking

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef and Broccoli, Dinner, healthy, quick meal, stir-fry
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