Beef and Broccoli

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cooking Method: Stir-fry

Cuisine: American, Asian

Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 340

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free

Description

Adam Moore's homemade beef and broccoli — thinly sliced flank steak stir-fried with crisp-tender broccoli florets in a ginger-garlic-soy sauce thickened with cornstarch and finished with sesame oil. A faster, fresher, far better alternative to takeout, served over rice.

Ingredients

1 lb. Flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
2 Tbsp. Olive oil , divided (or vegetable oil)
1 lb. Fresh broccoli, cut into 6 cups of florets
2 tsp. Sesame seeds, optional garnish
1 tsp. Fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp. Garlic, grated (about 3 cloves)
1/2 Cups Hot water
6 Tbsp. Low sodium soy sauce (or GF Tamari)
3 Tbsp. Light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
2 Tbsp. Sesame oil

Instructions

1
Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done.
2
Cover and freeze the steak for 30 minutes for easier slicing, then thinly slice against the grain.
3
Make the sauce: combine the ginger, garlic, hot water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and sesame oil in a bowl. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and set aside.
4
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. oil. Add the broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered, stirring several times, until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove from the pan.
5
Increase the heat to high and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Add the beef in a single layer and sear until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side.
6
Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to coat, letting it bubble and thicken for 1-2 minutes.
7
Return the broccoli to the pan and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
8
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 340kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 780mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 9g
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Freeze the flank steak for 30 minutes before slicing — it firms up just enough to make thin, even slicing against the grain much easier.

If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp. water to the pan before covering with a lid; this steams the broccoli for a more tender result.

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Read it online: https://thefamilyrecipebook.com/recipe/beef-and-broccoli/