Easy Beef and Broccoli (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 tablespoons cornstarch, separated
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1 pound flank steak, sliced into bite-sized strips
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets
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1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, separated
→ Savory Sauce
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
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2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
# Instructions:
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Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water in a large mixing bowl. Add your sliced beef and toss everything together until well coated.
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In a smaller bowl, whisk the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch with soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set this aromatic sauce mixture aside for later.
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Heat your large nonstick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the coated beef and stir continuously until it's almost fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate.
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Add the remaining oil to the same pan. When it's hot, toss in the broccoli florets and sliced onions. Stir occasionally and cook for about 4 minutes until the broccoli becomes tender-crisp.
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Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables, then pour in your prepared sauce. Bring everything to a rolling boil and stir for 1 minute until the sauce thickens beautifully. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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Always use low-sodium soy sauce to prevent the dish from becoming overly salty
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Prep all ingredients before starting since stir-frying moves quickly
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For extra bright green broccoli, blanch the florets in boiling water first, then reduce cooking time to 2 minutes
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Make sure your pan is properly preheated for the best sear on beef and crispy vegetables
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The sauce must reach a full boil for the cornstarch to properly thicken