Name: Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak (very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips); 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided); 1 lb broccoli (cut into 6 cups of florets); 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional, as garnish); 2 tsp fresh ginger (minced); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup hot water; 6 Tbsp soy sauce; 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 Tbsp arrowroot starch; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 Tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Beef and Broccoli

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Prep Time 17

Cook Time 13

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients

Beef & Broccoli ingredients

1 lb flank steak very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
1 lb broccoli cut into 6 cups of florets
2 tsp sesame seeds optional, as garnish

Sauce ingredients

2 tsp fresh ginger minced
6 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup hot water
6 Tbsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp arrowroot starch
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil.
Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan.
Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.
Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil.
Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through.
Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.
Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken.
Add broccoli and stir to combine.
Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired.
Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

Adapted from https://natashaskitchen.com/beef-and-broccoli/