Beef and Broccoli
This easy beef and broccoli recipe comes together in one pan with tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich, savory sauce. No wok or marinade required—just a quick takeout-inspired dinner with lots of flavor.
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Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 12 oz sirloin sliced thin
- Cooked white rice optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until combined. Set the sauce aside.
- In a 10-inch pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it's hot, but not smoking. Rotate the pan to ensure the oil evenly coats the bottom of the pan. Adjust the heat to medium and add the broccoli to the pan. Cook it in the oil, stirring frequently, until it's crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
- Add another 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil and, once it's heated, add the sliced sirloin in an even layer. Cook the beef for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the beef to the plate with the broccoli and set aside.
- Pour the sauce into the pan. Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it thickens. Add the broccoli and beef to the pan and stir to coat it in the sauce. Cook them in the sauce for a minute or so. Serve with cooked white rice.
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Notes
Soy sauce: If you are sensitive to salt, use low-sodium soy sauce. You can also reduce the soy sauce to make the dish less saucy.
Leftovers: This recipe makes two generous servings and can be doubled. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for three to four days.
The nutrition estimate does not include the rice.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 3396mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 999IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 5mg
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