Description
Easy Beef and Broccoli is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home. Tender strips of flank steak combine with crisp broccoli florets in a savory sauce, creating a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it ideal for busy families or last-minute gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté beef in batches until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli with a splash of water. Cover and steam for about 3 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir over medium heat until bubbling and thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg