Easy Beef and Broccoli
Skip the takeout and whip up a fast and fresh recipe for Easy Beef and Broccoli in 20 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonscornstarch, divided
- 1 poundflank steak, cut into thin 1-inch pieces
- ½ cuplow sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoonspacked light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoonminced garlic
- 2 teaspoonsgrated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil, divided
- 4 cupssmall broccoli florets
- ½ cupsliced white onions
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Add the beef to the bowl and toss to combine.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Set the sauce aside.
- 3
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and once it is hot, add the beef and cook, stirring constantly until the beef is almost cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate and set it aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan and once it is hot, add the broccoli florets and sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes. (See Kelly’s Notes.)
- 5
Return the beef to the pan then add the prepared sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve with rice or noodles.