Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli in a skillet, topped with sesame seeds.

5 from 12 votes

Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Forget about take-out and make this delicious Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry coated in savory teriyaki sauce at home! You can make this easy recipe in one pan in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: people

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

1 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup water
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb broccoli
1 lb flank steak
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ½ cup water and stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
Add ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, then stir and set aside.
Cut the broccoli head into bite-size pieces and set aside.
Slice the flank steak thinly (about ¼-inch thick) against the grain and set aside.
Preheat the skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon olive oil. Add the broccoli florets and stir. Add about 2 tablespoons water, cover with the lid, and let it cook for a few minutes to soften up. Then remove the lid and finish cooking until all the water is absorbed. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and increase the heat to high. Add the beef to arrange it in a single layer. Cook it for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. If the meat starts to release too much liquid, just scoop out the liquid and discard.
When the beef is cooked, reduce the heat to medium/low and add the sauce mixture. Mix it with the meat and let cook for a couple of minutes, until it starts to bubble and get thicker. Add broccoli and stir again to combine. Sprinkle some sesame seed on top and serve with a bowl of rice.

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Notes

Make sure you use LOW SODIUM soy sauce!
To make slicing the meat easier, use a sharp knife and slice thinly against the grain.
When cooking the meat, make sure the pan is hot. That will help you to cook quickly, keeping it tender inside.
If the meat releases too much juice, simply scoop the liquid out and discard, otherwise the beef will boil instead of searing.
If the sauce is too thick, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons water in the end to thin it out. If the sauce is too thin, you can mix another tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to the skillet, then cook for 1-2 more minutes.

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