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Beef and Broccoli

A classic dish that combines tender beef with crisp broccoli in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound flank steak Cut into strips
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil) Divided for cooking
  • 12 ounces broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
  • 4 cloves garlic (freshly minced or grated)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (toasted sesame oil is ideal)
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or similar hot sauce Adjust for spiciness
  • 1/2 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch Adjust based on desired thickness
Garnish and Serving
  • to taste sesame seeds Optional for garnish
  • to taste green onions Optional for garnish
  • as needed Rice or whole-grain spaghetti For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the packaged flank steak in the freezer for 1 hour (or at least 30 minutes) to firm it up for easier slicing.
  2. Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips and let them rest at room temperature.
  3. In a bowl, mix together chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and cornstarch. Whisk until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the steak strips and cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef and mix well. Bring to a simmer until it thickens, then add the broccoli back into the pan. Stir everything together and cook for another minute.
Serving
  1. Serve the Beef and Broccoli over steamed rice or whole-grain spaghetti. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the flank steak in soy sauce and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also add bell peppers or carrots for more color. Substitute flank steak with sirloin or ribeye if preferred.