Sesame beef and Broccoli

 

INGREDIENTS

The Basics:

• 1 lb. beef flank steak, thinly sliced

• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced

• one 1-inch knob fresh peeled ginger, grated or sliced

• white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for serving

• thinly sliced green onions for serving

The Sauce:

• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/3 cup brown sugar (sub coconut sugar)

• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (sub white vinegar)

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Beef Prep: Freeze beef for 30 minutes – 1 hour for easier slicing. Slice against the grain, into very thin strips. Toss the beef strips with a generous pinch of coarse salt and let it rest while you prep everything else. (All of this is optional but recommended for flavor and texture.)

2. Sauce: Whisk the sauce ingredients together.

3. Stir Fry Time: Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add a swish of oil. Working in batches, add the beef in a single layer. Let rest, undisturbed, for a minute or two to achieve a nice browning on the meat. Flip each piece over and cook until browned and yummy. Remove beef from pan.

4. Broccoli: Add a swish of oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli; stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. (Sometimes I add a splash of water to steam it a little bit.) Remove broccoli from pan.

5. Finally: Turn the heat down and let the pan cool a bit. Add one last swish of oil. Add the ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sauce; stir until a thickened and sticky sauce forms. Add beef and broccoli back in. Toss gently to coat.

6. YUM! Serve with rice, thinly sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

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