Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli
Awesome Chinese takeout made at home in the air fryer!
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the beef across the grain into strips about ¼-inch thick (this is easier to do if you freeze the beef for 15 to 20 minutes first). Slice the strips into thirds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes (if using). Add the steak, and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for at least 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature (or up to overnight in the fridge).
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water and toss lightly to coat.
- Working in batches if needed, place the broccoli in the air fryer basket so that it comes to about one third to halfway up the sides. Cook at 370°F until the broccoli is tender and browned along some edges but still crisp, 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Remove and set aside in the same large bowl.
- Pour the marinade from the beef into a large skillet and set aside.
- Working in batches if needed, arrange half of the beef in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400℉ just until the outside is browned and the edges are starting to crisp up, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping with tongs halfway through. Transfer the beef to the bowl with the broccoli and pour any sauce that accumulated in the bottom of the air fryer basket over the bowl as well. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- In a small bowl or cup, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and mix until dissolved. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the marinade in the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until the sauce thickens a bit, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beef and broccoli and toss to coat.
- To serve, divide the beef and broccoli among four plates and garnish with the sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1251mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 781IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 3mg
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