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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

With this healthy, Chinese-inspired beef and broccoli recipe, you will have a delicious meal in less than 20 minutes. Let's begin!
  • cook TIME 8 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 18 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 499 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 18 oz flank steak thinly sliced
  • 6 oz broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp scallions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Marinate the beef: In a large mixing bowl, combine 18 oz sliced flank steak, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp paprika. Mix well to marinate and set aside for 10 minutes.

2

Parcook the broccoli: In a hot skillet over medium heat, add 3/4 tbsp unsalted butter and 6 oz broccoli florets. Cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.

3

Cook the beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining 3/4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp minced ginger. Stir for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the marinated beef to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

4

Finish cooking the broccoli: Add broccoli back into the skillet. Cook and stir constantly for another 3 minutes. Once the time is up, turn off the heat immediately.

5

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds on top of the beef. Serve with cooked medium-grain rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 499kcal | Fat 14g | Saturated Fat 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 88mg | Sodium 536mg | Potassium 663mg | Carbohydrate 57g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 4g | Protein 34g | Vitamin A 543IU | Vitamin C 39mg | Calcium 82mg | Iron 5mg