Beef and Broccoli
Beef and Broccoli is an easy, 1-pan, 30-minute meal that is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender nutrition-packed beef, and the best stir fry sauce. We love this over steamy white rice. Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 460
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 460
Beef and Broccoli Ingredients:
1 pound beef steaks, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, (or vegetable oil), divided
1 pound broccoli, cut into 6 cups of florets
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional garnish
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (loosely packed)
2 tablespoons garlic, grated (from 3 cloves)
1/2 cup hot water
6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or GF Tamari)
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Directions:
1) Prep: Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing.
2) Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
3) Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.
4) Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.
5) Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.
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2) Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
3) Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.
4) Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.
5) Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.
Source: natashaskitchen.com