Description
Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!) is your go-to recipe for a quick, delicious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful dish combines tender flank steak with crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a savory homemade sauce that rivals your favorite takeout. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying meal that’s not only budget-friendly but also packed with protein and nutrients. Whether you enjoy it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps, this versatile dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Get ready to enjoy a cozy homemade dinner without the hassle!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Instructions
- Trim and slice the flank steak against the grain into thin pieces.
- Whisk together soy sauce, water, vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook beef in a single layer for about 2 minutes until slightly rare.
- Return broccoli to skillet, pour in the sauce, and cook until thickened (1-3 minutes). Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg