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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli is a quick, nutritious stir-fry meal featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broccoli Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil), divided
  • 1 lb fresh broccoli (cut into 6 cups of florets)
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish

Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (loosely packed)
  • 2 teaspoon garlic grated (from 3 cloves)
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 6 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or GF Tamari)
  • 3 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing, then thinly slice against the grain.
  • Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 tablespoon water before covering with the lid.
  • Increase heat to high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.
  • Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 tablespoon water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.

Notes

For best results, use fresh vegetables, not frozen. You can substitute or add a variety of veggies such as snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
Keyword 30 minute meals, Beef and Broccoli, healthy recipe, one-pan meal, Quick Dinner, stir fry
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