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Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli

A homemade version of takeout beef with broccoli, featuring tender flank steak and crisp broccoli in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak sliced into thin strips, no more than 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 4 cloves cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons teaspoons ginger fresh or dried, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cup water
  • 3/4 cup cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 4 to 6 cups cups broccoli florets depending on preference
  • 2 to 3 stalks green onions sliced into 1/4-inch long segments
  • optional red pepper flakes to taste
  • optional sesame seeds for garnishing

Method
 

  1. Coat the flank steak strips with cornstarch in a ziptop bag and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to the saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. Cook the steak in a skillet with remaining olive and sesame oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through.
  5. Add broccoli to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
  6. Stir in green onions. If desired, add red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to thicken.