Description
A quick and flavorful beef and broccoli stir-fry with tender slices of steak, crisp broccoli, and a rich, glossy homemade sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into 6 cups florets
2 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp garlic, grated
1/2 cup hot water
6 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook white rice according to package instructions so it is ready when the stir-fry is done.
- Place the steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In a bowl, mix ginger, garlic, hot water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and sesame oil until smooth and sugar dissolves.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add broccoli and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
- Increase heat to high and add remaining oil. Add beef in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until just cooked through.
- Pour in the sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
- Return broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if a thinner sauce is desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over cooked rice.
Notes
Swap flank steak with sirloin, skirt steak, or chicken if desired.
Add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas for variation.
For heat, include red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or microwave in short intervals.
Thaw and drain frozen broccoli before using to prevent excess moisture.
Slice beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
