Easy Beef and Broccoli
Whip up a fast and fresh Easy Beef and Broccoli recipe in 20 minutes or less.
Equipment
- large bowl
- sauté pan
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce don't use regular soy sauce for lower sodium
- 3 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch divided
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak cut into thin 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- ½ cup sliced white onions
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Add the beef to the bowl and toss to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Set the sauce aside.
Cooking
- Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and once it is hot, add the beef and cook, stirring constantly until the beef is almost cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan and once it is hot, add the broccoli florets and sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pan then add the prepared sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure your pan is properly preheated for quick cooking over high heat and that the sauce comes to a boil to activate the cornstarch as a thickening agent.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
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