Description
Beef and Broccoli Recipe is a quick and delightful dish that brings the flavors of a classic Asian stir-fry right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This one-pan wonder features tender beef, vibrant broccoli florets, and a savory homemade stir-fry sauce that elevates any weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Whether served over fluffy white rice or enjoyed on its own, this nutritious meal is customizable to suit your preferences. Perfect for busy families and food lovers alike, Beef and Broccoli offers a delicious balance of flavors while keeping cleanup minimal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 1 lb fresh broccoli (cut into florets)
- 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tsp garlic (grated)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare: Cook white rice first if serving. Freeze flank steak for 30 minutes for easier slicing, then thinly slice against the grain.
- Make Sauce: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and hot water in a bowl; set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté broccoli for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender; remove from pan.
- Cook Beef: Increase heat to high, add another Tbsp of oil, and sauté beef until cooked through (about 2 minutes per side).
- Combine: Add the sauce to beef, simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Return broccoli to skillet; stir well and serve hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg