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One-pot beef and broccoli in a glossy soy garlic sauce

One-Pot Beef and Broccoli

Thinly sliced beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a garlicky soy sauce, cooked in one skillet in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • ¾ cup water or beef broth
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Beef and Broccoli
  • 1 pound flank steak sliced thin against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cups broccoli florets 1 large crown
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk the water, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side, until browned. Move it to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the broccoli. Whisk the sauce again and pour it in. Cover and simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Return the beef and any juices to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  6. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • Add sliced carrots, bell pepper or snap peas with the broccoli.
  • For a little heat, add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • A teaspoon of sesame oil stirred in at the end adds a nutty, takeout-style flavor.