Sesame Beef and Broccoli
Sesame Beef and Broccoli! Full of protein, green broccoli goodness, and sticky-sweet garlic and ginger flavor. Perfect at-home takeout!
Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom
Ingredients
- 1 lb . beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- one 1-inch knob fresh peeled ginger, grated or sliced
- 1.5 cups of uncooked white rice or brown rice, (or a bag of cauliflower rice)
- thinly sliced green onions for serving
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (sub coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (sub white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Steps
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Freeze beef for 30 minutes – 1 hour for easier slicing. Slice against the grain, into very thin strips. Toss the beef strips with a generous pinch of coarse salt and let it rest while you prep everything else. (All of this is optional but recommended for flavor and texture.)
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Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
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Cook your rice according to package directions.
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Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add a swish of oil. Working in batches, add the beef in a single layer. Let rest, undisturbed, for a minute or two to achieve a nice browning on the meat. Flip each piece over and cook until browned and yummy. Remove beef from pan.
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Add a swish of oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli; stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. (Sometimes I add a splash of water to steam it a little bit.) Remove broccoli from pan.
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Turn the heat down and let the pan cool a bit. Add one last swish of oil. Add the ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sauce; stir until a thickened and sticky sauce forms. Add beef and broccoli back in. Toss gently to coat.
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Serve with rice, thinly sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| . beef flank steak | 1 lb | - | - |
| broccoli | 1 head | - | - |
| vegetable oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| one 1-inch knob fresh peeled ginger | - | - | - |
| of uncooked white rice or brown rice | 1.5 cups | - | - |
| thinly sliced green onions for serving | - | - | - |
| low sodium soy sauce | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| water | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| brown sugar | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| sambal oelek | 1 tablespoon | Rp 10.000/340ml | Rp 405 |
| rice vinegar | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| sesame oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| cornstarch | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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