Description
This Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick culinary masterpiece that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your home in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender flank steak paired with vibrant broccoli, this dish is coated in a rich, homemade sauce that combines soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for an authentic taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this savory delight is both satisfying and budget-friendly. Enjoy it over rice, noodles, or on its own as a low-carb option. With simple ingredients you likely have on hand, you can create a delicious meal that will wow your family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by trimming fat and slicing thinly against the grain. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and beef in a single layer without touching for one minute. Stir occasionally until browned but slightly rare.
- Return broccoli to the skillet with the sauce; stir well and cook until thickened (about 1-3 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg