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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

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This Beef and Broccoli recipe is a classic Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender, thinly sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli florets cooked in a savory, slightly sweet soy-ginger sauce. Served over fluffy jasmine or long grain rice and garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a quick and flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Beef and Vegetables

  • 1 1.5 lb flank steak, trimmed of fat and silver skin
  • 1 bunch broccoli florets (can substitute with asparagus, snow peas, or bell peppers), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4-5 scallions, cut on a bias into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (preferably Diamond brand)
  • Canola oil, for cooking
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
  • Sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Cooked jasmine or long grain rice, for serving

Sauce

  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sherry or sake
  • 2 generous tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or paste (prefer Gourmet Garden brand)
  • 1 large garlic clove, mashed into a paste

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, sherry or sake, light brown sugar, cornstarch, minced ginger, and garlic paste in a Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Beef: Cut the flank steak in half lengthwise with the grain, then cut each half across the grain into very thin strips. Evenly sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and place in a large non-reactive glass bowl.
  3. Marinate the Beef: Pour half of the prepared sauce over the beef strips. Massage the beef gently so all pieces are well coated. Set aside to allow the flavors to develop, reserving the remaining sauce for later.
  4. Cook the Rice: Prepare the jasmine or long grain rice according to the package instructions so it’s ready to serve.
  5. Sauté the Broccoli: Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat the bottom with canola oil. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for a few minutes until crisp-tender. Remove broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Sear the Beef: Increase the skillet heat to high and add a thin layer of canola oil. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the beef strips until browned on one side, about one minute, then flip to sear the other side. Remove each batch once seared.
  7. Combine and Cook: Return all seared beef to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add the sautéed broccoli and scallions, then pour the reserved sauce over the beef. Stir quickly and continuously to evenly coat the ingredients as the sauce thickens and warms through. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with extra sliced scallions, crushed red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy your flavorful, homemade Beef and Broccoli!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
  • You can switch broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus, snow peas, or bell peppers to add variety.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing the beef to ensure a proper sear and avoid steaming the meat.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
  • Using fresh ginger is preferred for the best flavor, but ginger paste works well as a convenient substitute.

Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe/