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Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe

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This Easy Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender flank steak and crisp broccoli florets, cooked in a savory soy-garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare and serves four.

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons water

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (remaining from total)

Vegetables and Oil

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 4 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sliced white onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Add the flank steak pieces to the bowl and toss to evenly coat the beef with the cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the low sodium soy sauce, packed brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and once hot, add the coated beef. Cook, stirring constantly, until the beef is nearly cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
  4. Cook the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan and heat. Add the broccoli florets and sliced white onions, cooking while stirring occasionally, for approximately 4 minutes until the broccoli is tender yet crisp.
  5. Combine and finish: Return the beef to the pan with the cooked vegetables. Pour in the prepared soy-garlic-ginger sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring, and cook for 1 additional minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
  6. Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli immediately, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best results, cut the flank steak thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
  • Broccoli should be cooked until tender but still crisp to retain a pleasant texture.
  • You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or ribeye if desired.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make it a fulfilling meal.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it cook just a bit longer until desired consistency is reached.

Find it online: https://glowcooks.com/easy-beef-and-broccoli-recipe/