Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This easy beef and broccoli stir-fry is a quick, one-pan dinner packed with tender steak, crisp vegetables, and bold, savory flavor.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Beef and Broccoli Ingredients
- 1 lb Flank steak very thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil divided, or vegetable oil
- 1 lb Fresh broccoli cut into florets (about 6 cups)
- 2 tsp Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp Garlic grated, from about 3 cloves
- 1/2 cup Hot water
- 6 Tbsp Low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- 3 Tbsp Light brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp Sesame oil
Instructions
- Start by freezing the steak for 30 minutes for easier slicing. While freezing, begin cooking white rice if serving with the dish.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender, partially covering the pan and stirring occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons water if softer broccoli is preferred. Remove from skillet.
- Turn heat to high. Add remaining oil. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sauce and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened. Return broccoli to pan and toss everything to coat. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen sauce.
- Serve hot over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if using.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 385
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 29g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Potassium: 540mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 7g
- Vitamin A: 8% DV
- Vitamin C: 135% DV
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 15% DV