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Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!)

Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!)

This beef and broccoli recipe features a quick and addictive sauce, perfect for a homemade alternative to takeout.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broccoli Ingredients

  • 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
 

Cooking 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 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

See blog post for more flank steak tips and step-by-step photos if you need more info. Cut the broccoli into fairly small florets so they cook fast and more evenly. If the sauce becomes too thick, simply thin it out with a splash of water. You will find toasted sesame oil in the Asian foods aisle of the grocery store. Fresh ginger is way easier to grate when frozen!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1239mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 463IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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