Beef and Broccoli
This is the most tender, meal prep-friendly Beef and Broccoli recipe that rivals any takeout restaurant. It's packed full of protein and has the most delicious sauce with lots of fresh ginger and garlic.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 4 servings
- 1 lb. flank steak
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 12 oz broccoli florets
- sesame seeds and green onions for garnish optional
- rice or whole-grain spaghetti for serving
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic freshly minced or grated
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted sesame oil is ideal
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or similar hot sauce more if you like it spicier
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch depending on how thick you want the sauce
Place the packaged flank steak in the freezer for 1 hour ahead of cooking (or at least 30 minutes).
Slice the flank steak against the grain into strips as thinly as possible. Let the steak strips rest on the counter to remove the chill from the freezer while we prep the sauce and cook the broccoli.
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: ginger, garlic, chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, and cornstarch. Microwave for 40 seconds to dissolve the brown sugar.
Saute the Broccoli
Add two tablespoons of oil into a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the broccoli and saute about 2 minutes, flip, and add a few tablespoons of water into the pan. Partially cover with a lid and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove and set aside under tented foil to keep warm.