Natasha’s beef and broccoli

Name: Natasha’s beef and broccoli
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips; 2 Tbsp olive oil , (or vegetable oil), divided; 1 lb broccoli, (cut into 6 cups of florets); 2 tsp sesame seeds, optional garnish; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (loosely packed); 2 tsp garlic, grated (from 3 cloves); 1/2 cup hot water; 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (or GF Tamari); 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 Tbsp sesame oil

5 steps

Prep:17minCook:13min

Beef and Broccoli is an easy, 1-pan, 30-minute meal that is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender nutrition-packed beef, and the best stir fry sauce. We love this over steamy white rice. - Natasha’s Kitchen

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:33:21 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories377 kcal (19%)

Total Fat20.5 g (29%)

Carbs20.5 g (8%)

Sugars11.5 g (13%)

Protein28.4 g (57%)

Sodium738.9 mg (37%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Beef and broccoli ingredients

1 lbflank steak

very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips

2 Tbspolive oil

or vegetable oil, divided

1 lbbroccoli

cut into 6 cups of florets

2 tspsesame seeds

optional, garnish

Stir Fry sauce ingredients

1 tspfresh ginger

grated, loosely packed

2 tspgarlic

grated

½ cupwater

hot

6 Tbsplow sodium soy sauce

or GF Tamari

3 Tbsplight brown sugar

packed

1 ½ Tbspcorn starch

¼ tspblack pepper

2 Tbspsesame oil

Instructions

Step 1

Prep: Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing.

Step 2

Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.

Step 3

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.

Step 4

Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.

Step 5

Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.