Description
This Better-Than-Takeout Beef with Broccoli recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make Chinese-American dish that will satisfy your cravings for a classic takeout favorite. Tender slices of flank steak are coated in a flavorful sauce and paired with crisp broccoli for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the stir-fry:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Toss the sliced beef with cornstarch and set aside.
- Sear the beef: Cook the beef in a skillet until browned; set aside.
- Stir-fry: Sauté garlic, ginger, and broccoli. Add sauces and water.
- Thicken the sauce: Add cornstarch slurry and return beef to the skillet.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice.
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for the beef.
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw and pat dry before adding to the pan to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
