Description
This Better-Than-Takeout Beef with Broccoli recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to your favorite Chinese takeout dish. Tender slices of flank steak are stir-fried with fresh broccoli and a savory sauce, creating a flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- Steam the Broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli and a splash of water, cover, and steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return the beef to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through. Serve hot over white rice.
Notes
- Substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak if desired.
- Add carrots or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
