Description
Indulge in homemade Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli, a savory stir-fry that brings the delicious flavors of Chinese-American cuisine to your kitchen in just 20 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender flank steak and vibrant broccoli florets tossed in a rich, sweet-savory sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving comfort food without the wait, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal that feels like takeout but is made with fresh ingredients right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Coat sliced flank steak in cornstarch using a large zip-top bag.
- In a saucepan, heat olive and sesame oils; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar; boil briefly then simmer until thickened.
- In a skillet, heat remaining oils; cook the coated beef until browned.
- Add broccoli and pour sauce over the beef; toss to coat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Optional: Thicken sauce if desired with a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg