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beef and broccoli in a skillet

Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian, Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Who doesn’t love a fresh, flavorful homemade meal? This beef and broccoli recipe will quickly become a favorite with your family!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cloves
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • Cooked white rice and sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • Cut the flank steak against the grain into slices ¼-inch thick.
    1 pound flank steak
    sliced flank steak on a wood cutting board
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water together. Add the sliced flank steak and mix to coat evenly. Set aside.
    3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water
    cornstarch and water in a glass bowl
  • In a small bowl, mix the ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, brown sugar, garlic, and remaining cornstarch together.
    2 tablespoons fresh ginger, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    sauce for beef and broccoli in a glass bowl
  • Cut the broccoli florets into evenly sized pieces.
    4 cups broccoli florets
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the broccoli to a small bowl and set aside.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    broccoli florets in a skillet
  • Add the remaining oil and the flank steak strips to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the steak has cooked evenly, about 3-4 minutes.
    sliced flank steak in a skillet with a wood spoon
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and stir well.
    pouring sauce onto steak in a skillet with a wood spoon
  • Add the cooked broccoli and stir until evenly until heated through. Serve with white rice and sesame seeds.
    Cooked white rice and sesame seeds
    beef and broccoli in a skillet with a serving spoon

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Notes

  • Cut across the grain when slicing the flank steak.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg