Asian Style Beef & Broccoli
This Asian Style Beef & Broccoli is SO EASY! Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 onion medium, coarsely chopped
- 1 ginger root 2-inch piece, crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 ounces beef sliced into strips (sirloin or flank works great)
- 10 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce lite (low-sodium), optional tamari or coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. Set it aside.
Marinate the Beef
- In a separate bowl, combine the beef strips with a tablespoon of the prepared sauce. Allow the beef to marinate for about 10 minutes.
Cook the Beef
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef.
- Sauté the marinated beef strips for about 3-4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add the crushed garlic, coarsely chopped onion, and crushed ginger. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
Combine and Thicken Sauce
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the remaining sauce over the mixture and stir well.
- Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth, then stir into skillet to thicken the sauce.
Final Cooking and Serve
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats everything. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Whisk
Notes
- Don’t overcook the beef; it should remain tender and juicy.
- Keep vegetables crisp by not overcooking them.
- Allow beef to marinate at least 10 minutes for better flavor.
- Mix cornstarch well with water to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheated with a splash of water.