Description
A quick, flavorful one‑pot beef and broccoli dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin
- thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth (or low‑sodium broth)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium‑high heat.
- Add the sliced beef, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sear for 2‑3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through.
- Remove the beef and set aside.,Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pot.
- Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Then add the broccoli florets, stirring to coat them in the aromatics.
- Cook for 3‑4 minutes, allowing the broccoli to become bright green and just tender.,Return the beef to the pot along with any juices that have collected.
- Pour in the soy sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.,Stir the cornstarch slurry to ensure it’s smooth, then slowly pour it into the simmering pot while stirring constantly.
- Cook for another 2‑3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is fully cooked.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and, if desired, red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.,Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed.
- Serve the one‑pot beef broccoli hot over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low‑carb option.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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