Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Beef and Broccoli is an easy, 1-pan, 30-minute meal that is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender nutrition-packed beef, and the best stir fry sauce. We love this over steamy white rice.
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)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated (loosely packed))
- 2 tsp garlic (grated (from 3 cloves))
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((or GF Tamari))
- 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.