Description
Beef and Broccoli is a classic dish that brings together tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe features a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors that will impress your family and friends alike. In just a short time, you can create a delicious meal bursting with color and taste, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips against the grain.
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and mince garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger paste, cornstarch mixture, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Add sliced beef to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add broccoli and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Push the broccoli to one side of the pan; add marinated beef strips and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in remaining marinade over the beef and broccoli, stirring continuously until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg