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Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli

A delicious and easy homemade version of takeout beef with broccoli, made with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak sliced into thin strips, no more than 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 4 cloves cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons teaspoons ginger fresh or dried (use less dried than fresh)
  • 1/2 cup cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cup water
  • 3/4 cup cup dark brown sugar packed (light may be substituted)
  • 4 to 6 cups cups broccoli florets dependent on preference for broccoli
  • 2 to 3 stalks green onions sliced into 1/4-inch long segments
  • red pepper flakes optional and to taste
  • sesame seeds optional for garnishing

Method
 

  1. Coat steak strips with cornstarch in a ziptop bag and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and ginger, then stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Cook steak in a skillet with remaining olive oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
  5. If sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to skillet. Stir for 1 minute to thicken.
  6. Stir in green onions, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For thicker sauce, prepare a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water) and add it toward the end of cooking time.