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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect better-than-takeout meal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Beef and Broccoli

  • 1 lb flank steak very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 lb fresh broccoli cut into 6 cups of florets
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish

For Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated, loosely packed
  • 2 teaspoon garlic grated, from 3 cloves
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 6 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or GF Tamari
  • 3 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Beef
    Freeze steak for 30 minutes to make slicing easier. Slice thinly against the grain for tenderness.
  • Make the Sauce
    Whisk together hot water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, black pepper, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook the Broccoli
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook 4–5 minutes until bright green. For softer broccoli, add a splash of water and cover for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook the Beef
    Increase heat to high. Add remaining oil and sear beef strips in a single layer, about 2 minutes per side until browned.
  • Add Sauce and Combine
    Reduce heat to medium. Add the sauce to the skillet and stir until it thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Return broccoli to the pan and toss to coat.
  • Serve
    Serve hot over rice or noodles, topped with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Freeze the beef for easier slicing and always cut against the grain for tenderness.
  • Use fresh broccoli for better texture.
  • If sauce thickens too much, add a bit of water.
  • Don’t crowd the pan when searing beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 29gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 902mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Homemade Beef and Broccoli
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