How do you cut flank steak?

To cut flank steak for this recipe (or any stir fry), slice it in thin (about ¼" thick) strips against the grain. To find the grain, look for the direction that the muscle fibers run in the meat. You'll want to cut against (perpendicular) instead of parallel to these. For a more in-depth explanation, here's a quick video . And a tip to make slicing easier: freeze your beef for 30 minutes before cutting. This will harden it slightly.

What kind of beef is best for beef and broccoli?

Flank steak is most popular. Similar cuts that would also work include sirloin or skirt steak.

What do you serve with beef and broccoli?

You can serve beef and broccoli plain or with rice or noodles. Any type of rice would work (long grain jasmine rice is our favorite). And for noodles, flat stir fry noodles or any rice noodle works best.

Easy Beef and Broccoli (Best Sauce!)

Name: Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 - 5 cups broccoli florets (about 2 heads); ½ cup soy sauce (or Tamari sauce for gluten-free); ¼ cup honey; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sriracha; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Description

This easy beef and broccoli recipe is an all time takeout-inspired favorite! It's ready in only 20 minutes and uses THE BEST flavorful sticky sauce.

Ingredients

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1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 - 5 cups broccoli florets (about 2 heads)
½ cup soy sauce (or Tamari sauce for gluten-free)
¼ cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the ingredients for the sauce: soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the steak and cook for 3 - 4 minutes on each side, until browned. Set aside and drain any excess grease from the pan.
Cook the broccoli: Add ¼ cup water to the pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add the broccoli. Cover and cook for 3 - 5 minutes, until tender. Add more water if needed. Stir occasionally. Set aside and drain any remaining water.
Cook the sauce: Pour the sauce into the pan, bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat until the sauce is simmering gently. Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and pour it into the pan. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes, until thickened.
Add beef & broccoli: Stir in the beef and broccoli and cook an additional 1 - 2 minutes, until heated through.
Serve: Serve immediately, optionally over white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Spice: this recipe has a mild spice level. To reduce the spiciness, leave out the Sriracha and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Inspired

Nutrition

Calories: 412
Sugar: 19.5g
Sodium: 1166mg
Fat: 16.8g
Saturated Fat: 4.9g
Carbohydrates: 29.5g
Fiber: 2.9g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: beef, broccoli, stir fry, takeout, asian