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Beef & Broccoli Skillet (Quick)

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A fast, Asian-inspired skillet dinner featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 4 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sliced white onions

Instructions

  1. Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Add the beef and toss to combine.
  2. Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in a separate small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When hot, add the beef and cook, stirring constantly until the beef is almost cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate using a slotted spoon and set it aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. When hot, add the broccoli florets and sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
  5. Return the beef to the pan. Add the prepared sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use low sodium soy sauce to prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
  • Prepare all ingredients before you start cooking because stir-frying is a fast method.
  • For bright green broccoli, blanch the florets in boiling water, drain, and dry them well before adding them to the pan. If you blanch, reduce the broccoli cooking time to 2 minutes.
  • Make sure your pan is preheated before adding ingredients to keep the broccoli crisp and sear the beef well.
  • The sauce must boil for the cornstarch to thicken it properly.

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