Easy Beef and Broccoli
This delicious beef and broccoli stir-fry has tender strips of beef and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce. An easy dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
For the beef mixture:
- 1 pound flank steak sliced across the grain into thin strips, about 2 to 3 inches long
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, and sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Season beef strips with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add beef strips and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until done and no longer pink.
- Remove steak from skillet using tongs or a slotted spoon (leaving juices in skillet) and place on a plate. Set aside.
- Add broccoli to the same skillet and sauté until tender (stirring frequently), about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Whisk the sauce mixture again a few times and pour it into the skillet. Stir to coat as evenly as possible.
- Cook, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Serve with cooked white rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds when serving (if desired).
Notes
- Nutrition info does not include rice.