Description
A simple recipe for savory beef and broccoli with a sesame sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef and cook until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Add a splash of water if needed to steam slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over steamed white or brown rice.
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: sesame beef, beef and broccoli, stir fry, easy beef recipe, asian beef