Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful 30-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef and crisp broccoli are enveloped in a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice flank steak into thin strips for even cooking. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Whisk Together the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix until smooth.
- Sear the Beef: In a large pan or wok over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil. Sear sliced beef for about 3 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: In the same pan, add more oil if necessary. Stir-fry chopped broccoli for about 2 minutes until bright green but still crunchy.
- Combine Everything: Return cooked beef to the pan with broccoli. Pour in prepped sauce and stir well for about 1 minute until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve It Up: Transfer stir fry to plates or bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the beef before cooking. - Feel free to customize by swapping broccoli for other vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.