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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly pound flank steak, thinly sliced into 1/4-inchthick strips (skirt steak, hanger steak, strip steak, or flat iron steak may also be used)
  • 2/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Rice and scallions for serving

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice flank steak so that strips are about 1/4-inch thick. Thin slices are Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, chicken stock, honey, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes; set aside. 
  • When you’re ready to cook, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until smoking. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add 1/3 cup water. Cover the pan with a lid and lower the heat to medium. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 
  • Carefully, wipe pan clean. Increase to high heat, and carefully add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in pan. Heat until smoking. Add beef to skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for approximately 1minute. Then, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until browned. Transfer cooked beef to a large plate and cover, and repeat cooking process with remaining beef.
  • Add the garlic and ginger to pan. Cook, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds. Return the reserved beef and broccoli to the pan. Add the sauce to the pan. 
  • Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly to coat beef and broccoli with the sauce.  Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and serve garnished with thinly sliced scallions and rice, if desired.  

Notes

How to store:  This easy Beef and Broccoli recipe reheats wonderfully for lunches or dinners. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, transfer small portions to a microwave safe dish. Heat for one minute, stir then continue to heat at 30 second intervals.