Description
Indulge in a delightful homemade Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender flank steak and crisp broccoli, all coated in a rich, sweet-savory sauce made with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish can be ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners. Customize the spice level to your preference and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s healthier than takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak
- 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Coat the sliced flank steak with cornstarch in a zip-top bag and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive and sesame oil, then sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar; bring to a boil and simmer until thickened.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining oils over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the coated steak for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Toss to coat and simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
- If desired, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg