Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This beef and broccoli recipe is one the EASIEST recipes out there. When you're craving Chinese, but don't feel like spending extra money, this recipe will come in handy. It will definitely be apart of your regular rotation.

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Because this beef and broccoli recipe is easy, you don't have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. It's packed with flavor and pairs nicely with any type of rice. I chose to do brown rice, but I will be trying cauliflower rice in future for an even more healthier version. I also used mushrooms instead of broccoli since I'm not a fan of broccoli.

Equipment

• sauce pan or Wok
• mixing bowls
• large ziploc bag

Ingredients

• 1-1.5 pounds flank steak cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1-2 teaspoons ginger, can use dried ginger (use less if dried)
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 dark brown sugar, can use light brown as well
• 2-3 thinly sliced green onions
• red pepper flakes to taste
• sesame seeds, optional for garnishing

Instructions

1. In a large ziploc bag, add the steak, cornstarch. Seal and toss to coat. Set aside while preparing the sauce
2. In a medium sauce pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, ginger, and heat over medium to high for about 1 minute or until garlic fragrant. Be careful not to burn garlic
3. Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil for about 2-3 minutes. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. In a large skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ant the steak. Cook until steak is cooked through, flipping the pieces intermittently.
5. Add the broccoli. I used Mushrooms since I'm not a fan of broccoli
6. Toss the beef and broccoli into the soy sauce mixture and coat evenly. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes 
7. Turn off the heat and stir in green onions
8. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds
9. Serve over rice