Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Healthy Beef and Broccoli is a quick stir-fry made with lean flank steak, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful garlic ginger sauce.Ready in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients.A healthier homemade alternative to your favorite takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil divided
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak into very thin strips. For easier slicing, place the steak in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before cutting. Season with black pepper.
- If desired, blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until bright green. Drain, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat half of the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the beef in a single layer and cook, stirring frequently, until just cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the broccoli for 1–2 minutes. If you skipped blanching, cook for 4–5 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Cook for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli.
- Serve the Healthy Beef and Broccoli immediately with your favorite side dish
Notes
- Coconut sugar can be used instead of brown sugar.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free tamari for soy sauce.
- Serve with brown rice, jasmine rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.