Beef and Broccoli

Skip the greasy takeout and whip up a fast and fresh recipe for Easy Beef and Broccoli in 20 minutes or less. This delicious Asian-inspired dish features tender flank steak, crisp broccoli florets, and a savory ginger-soy sauce that’s perfect over rice or noodles.

Cook time: 20 mins

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 + 1 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
• 1 lb. flank steak, cut into thin 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1 + 1 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
• 4 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced white onions

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water. Add the beef to the bowl and toss to combine.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large pan. Once hot, add beef and cook until almost cooked through stirring consistently. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
4. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to pan. Once hot, add broccoli and sliced onion, stirring occasionally until broccoli is tender (about 4 minutes).
5. Return beef to pan and add sauce. Bring to a boil and stir for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve with rice or noodles.

Notes

• Broccoli can optionally be blanched to guarantee bright florets. Dry thoroughly before adding to pan. If this is done, reduce broccoli cooking time to 2 minutes.
• The sauce must come to a boil in order for the cornstarch to work as a thickening agent.