Beef and Broccoli
Beef and broccoli is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. Featuring tender slices of flank steak coated in a savory soy sauce blend and complemented by crisp broccoli, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Combine soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in another bowl. Marinate the beef in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches until browned (about 2-3 minutes per batch).
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Pour in beef broth along with any remaining marinade, stirring until everything is well-coated (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg