Beef and Broccoli with Ginger Sauce
Tender flank steak and crisp-tender broccoli florets are coated in a savory ginger sauce that's both tangy and slightly sweet. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Beef and broccoli is a classic Chinese-American dish that's typically made with flank steak, broccoli, and a brown sauce. While the brown sauce is delicious, it can be a bit heavy and greasy. This recipe for beef and broccoli with ginger sauce is a lighter and healthier take on the classic dish. The ginger sauce is made with coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger, and it has a bright and tangy flavor that complements the beef and broccoli perfectly.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flank steak, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the steak and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  4. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  6. Return the steak to the skillet and add the vegetable broth.
  7. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • Slicing the steak against the grain helps to tenderize it, so it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Marinating the steak in the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and garlic powder helps to flavor it and make it even more tender.
  • Cooking the steak over high heat helps to caramelize the outside, while the inside remains juicy and tender.
  • Adding the broccoli to the skillet after the steak has been cooked helps to prevent the broccoli from overcooking.
  • The ginger sauce is thickened with vegetable broth, which helps to create a glossy and flavorful sauce.