Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

RecipeBoy.com (shared from the Natasha's Kitchen cookbook)

A delicious one-pan meal that is done in 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients

STIR FRY SAUCE:

½ cup hot water
6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1½ tablespoons cornstarch
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

BEEF AND BROCCOLI:

2 tablespoons extra-light olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
6 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head of broccoli)
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced into bite-sized strips (see notes below)

FOR SERVING:

Instructions

MAKE THE SAUCE:

In a medium bowl, add all of the sauce ingredients. Whisk together until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

MAKE THE BEEF AND BROCCOLI:

In a large skillet over medium-heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the broccoli and cook, partially covered, for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring or tossing several times until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
In the same skillet over high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the beef in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until just cooked through. Add the sauce and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the broccoli and stir to combine. If needed, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce. It should easily coat the beef and broccoli.

SERVE:

Serve immediately over rice and top with the sesame seeds.

Notes

For easier slicing, cover and freeze your steak for 30 minutes before cooking.
If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 tablespoons of water in the first step of making the beef and broccoli before covering with the lid. This will steam the broccoli.
Make ahead: This is a great dish for making ahead or for packing up for work or school lunches because the meat re-heats so nicely in the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 31gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 3mg

Keyword beef, broccoli, stir fry

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