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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry (Better Than Takeout!)

Julia
Quick and saucy beef and broccoli stir fry that's better than takeout! Made in one pan with tender steak, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful homemade sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying
  • 3 cups broccoli florets

Sauce

  • ½ cup tamari, or soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 5 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • red chili flakes, optional
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch, for thickening

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Prep everything ahead of time as the actual cooking part goes very quickly. To prep the steak, trim off any fat and slice it across the grain into very thin bite-size pieces. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together thoroughly.
    ½ cup tamari, ½ cup water, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, 5 teaspoons garlic, red chili flakes, 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a large skillet over high heat: Let the pan heat up for a few minutes (oil should be shimmering).
    2 tablespoons oil
  • Add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes, tossing/stirring often: Transfer it to a plate once tender-crisp.
    3 cups broccoli florets
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet: Add the beef in a single layer (sprinkle it into the pan spread out a bit) and don’t touch it for a minute. Stir/flip it with cooking tongs and cook it for another minute or so. Leaving it a bit rare at this stage is ideal.
    2 tablespoons oil, 1 pounds flank steak
  • Add the broccoli back to the pan and pour the sauce in: Stir/toss until coated and the sauce has thickened (about 1-3 minutes). Take the skillet off the heat and serve immediately.

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