Description
Beef and Broccoli is a quick and delicious stir-fry that combines tender beef with crisp broccoli in a savory soy-based sauce. This classic dish, bursting with flavor and color, is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its aromatic blend of garlic and ginger, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and satisfying, it’s a family favorite that brings warmth to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for finishing)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter for easy access.
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips against the grain for tenderness.
- Marinate beef in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixture for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp.
- Push broccoli to one side and add marinated beef strips. Stir-fry until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Pour remaining marinade over the beef and broccoli; stir until well combined and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Finish by drizzling sesame oil over the dish before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg