Classic Beef and Broccoli
Tender flank steak strips and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory ginger-soy glaze.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Flank steak
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized strips.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and 2 tablespoons of water; cover and steam for 2 minutes until bright green. Remove broccoli and set aside.
- 4
Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil, and increase heat to high. Add beef strips in a single layer and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- 5
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- 6
Return the broccoli to the pan, toss to combine and heat through.
- 7
Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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