Classic Beef & Broccoli (Better Than Takeout)

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin), sliced thin

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

Sauce:

• ⅓ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• ½ cup water or beef broth

• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)

• ½ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the sauce

Whisk soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, water, ginger, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Cook the beef

Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat.

Sear beef quickly until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook broccoli

In the same pan, add broccoli and a splash of water. Cover and steam 2–3 minutes until bright green.

4. Bring it together

Add garlic, return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce.

Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.

5. Serve

Hot over rice or noodles 😍

⭐ Why everyone loves it

• Fast (20 minutes!)

• Savory, slightly sweet

• Way better than takeout

• Meal-prep friendly

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