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Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli Recipe

Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli Recipe
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This Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant version. Tender strips of flank steak are stir-fried with broccoli in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, creating a flavorful meal that’s sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided

For the Sauce:

  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh or dried
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed

For the Rest:

  • 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 to 3 green onions, sliced into 1/4-inch segments
  • Red pepper flakes, optional
  • Sesame seeds, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Coat the steak strips with cornstarch in a ziptop bag and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, sauté garlic and ginger in olive oil and sesame oil, then add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Simmer until thickened.
  3. Cook the Steak: Sear the steak in a skillet with olive oil and sesame oil until cooked through.
  4. Add Broccoli: Incorporate broccoli into the skillet and drizzle with the prepared sauce.
  5. Finish Cooking: Simmer until broccoli reaches desired tenderness.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: If needed, create a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce further.
  7. Final Touches: Stir in green onions, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds if desired, then serve.

Notes

  • This dish tastes great with steamed white rice.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variation.

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Keywords: Beef with Broccoli, Chinese Beef Stir Fry, Homemade Takeout, Asian Beef Recipe

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