Beef and Broccoli
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade beef and broccoli, a quick and satisfying dish that brings the taste of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. Tender flank steak mingles with vibrant broccoli in a savory, glossy sauce that’s easy to whip up in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish promises a delightful explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thinly
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Slice beef against the grain into thin strips. Wash and chop broccoli.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Add beef and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Increase heat to high; add marinated beef and cook until browned (3-4 minutes). Add broccoli, chicken broth, and rice vinegar; cover briefly to steam.
- Uncover, add remaining marinade, stir until thickened (2-3 minutes). Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg