Easy Beef and Broccoli
A quick and satisfying stir-fry featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb flank steak sliced thinly against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets blanched
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch divided
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add sliced flank steak, tossing to coat. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over high heat until shimmering. Add beef in a single layer, searing until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove beef from the pan and set aside. Add remaining olive oil, ginger, and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in broccoli, cooking until heated through, about 2 minutes. Return beef to the pan.
- Mix beef broth, remaining cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour into the pan, stirring to combine and thicken the sauce.
- Cook until the sauce coats the beef and broccoli, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.