Description
Savor the delightful taste of Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli, an easy and quick dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. In just 20 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender slices of flank steak paired with crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. This homemade version not only saves time but also allows for healthier ingredient choices, ensuring every bite is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish serves up to five people and can be customized with your choice of vegetables. Elevate your family dinners with this irresistible stir-fry that’s sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak, sliced
- 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Coat sliced flank steak with cornstarch in a large zip-top bag.
- In a medium saucepan, heat oils, then sauté garlic and ginger before adding soy sauce and brown sugar; simmer until thickened.
- In a skillet, cook the coated beef until browned. Add broccoli and pour sauce over the top; gently mix.
- Simmer until broccoli is tender, adding cornstarch slurry if desired for thickness.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 711mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 87mg