Name: Better-Than-Takeout Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1–1¼ lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips (no thicker than ¼ inch); ¼ cup cornstarch; 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1–2 tsp ginger (fresh preferred; use less if dried); ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ½ cup water; ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed; 4–6 cups broccoli florets; 2–3 green onions, sliced into ¼-inch pieces; Red pepper flakes, optional; Sesame seeds, optional garnish

Description

This better-than-takeout beef and broccoli is ready in just 20 minutes! Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a glossy homemade sauce make this easy weeknight dinner faster, fresher, and tastier than delivery.

Ingredients

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1–1¼ lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips (no thicker than ¼ inch)
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1–2 tsp ginger (fresh preferred; use less if dried)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup water
¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
4–6 cups broccoli florets
2–3 green onions, sliced into ¼-inch pieces
Red pepper flakes, optional
Sesame seeds, optional garnish

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Instructions

Coat the beef: Add sliced flank steak and cornstarch to a zip-top bag. Seal and shake until evenly coated. Set aside.
Start the sauce: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Build flavor: Stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
Sear the beef: Heat remaining oils in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook 5–7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until cooked through.
Add broccoli: Toss broccoli into the skillet and stir to combine.
Sauce it up: Slowly pour sauce over beef and broccoli (it will bubble!). Toss and simmer 3–5 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender
Thicken if needed: If sauce is thin, stir together 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, add to skillet, and cook 1 minute until thickened.
Finish: Turn off heat, stir in green onions, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds if desired Serve immediately.

Notes

Meal prep: Store leftovers airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Veg swap: Add snap peas or bell peppers for extra crunch.
Less sweet: Reduce brown sugar to ½ cup if preferred.
Serving idea: Serve over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 783cal
Sugar: 37g
Carbohydrates: 91g
Fiber: 26g
Protein: 53g