Beef and Broccoli

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · Original recipe

🧾 Ingredients

Produce

• 3–4 cups fresh #broccoli florets
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh #ginger

Proteins

• 1 lb #beef flank steak (or top sirloin, thinly sliced)

Pantry & Dry Goods

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon #sesame-oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)

Spices & Seasonings

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

🔪 Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
2. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain into 1/8–¼-inch slices.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and ¼ cup water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove broccoli and set aside.
4. Add more oil to the skillet, then add beef in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and mostly cooked through.
5. Add the sauce to the beef and cook, stirring, until it thickens slightly.
6. Return broccoli to the pan and toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
7. Serve immediately over cooked white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

🍽️ Nutrition

Per serving: 257 calories, 16 g fat, 9 g carbohydrates, 20 g protein