Beef and Broccoli
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender beef with crisp broccoli, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound flank steak
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic freshly minced or grated
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted sesame oil is ideal
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or similar hot sauce (more if spicier)
- 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch (depending on sauce thickness)
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in the freezer for 30-60 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, sriracha, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add broccoli to the skillet, stir-fry until tender-crisp, then return beef to the pan. Pour in sauce and cook until thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve over rice or spaghetti.
Notes
For best results, slice the beef very thin and do not overcook the broccoli.