Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 - 1½ lbs. flank steak, sliced into thin strips, no more than ¼-inch thick
¼ c. cornstarch
3 T. olive oil, divided
4. cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced
1 - 2 tsp. ginger, or to taste (fresh or dry is ok but use less dried than fresh)
½ c. low-sodium soy sauce
½ c. water
¾ c. brown sugar, packed
4 - 6 c. broccoli florets
2 - 3 green onions, sliced into ¼-inch long segments
red pepper flakes, optional to taste
sesame seeds, optional for garnishing
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Directions: |
Directions:Put steak and cornstarch in a large ziplock bag; seal and toss to coat. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic and ginger; heat over medium high for about 1 minute, or just until garlic is fragrant taking care not to scorch it. Add the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and allow it to boil 2 - 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened and reduced. To a large skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the steak. Cook over medium high heat until steak is cooked through. About 5 - 7 minutes, flipping the pieces intermittently to ensure even cooking. Remove from skillet. Add broccoli to the skillet; cook to desired tenderness. Return the beef to the skillet. Evenly drizzle in the soy sauce mixture, noting it will bubble up dramatically. Toss the beef and broccoli to coat evenly with the sauce. Simmer about 1 - 2 minutes at medium high heat.
OPTIONAL: if the sauce hasn’t thickened as much as you like and your broccoli is done, , dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water, add it to the skillet, stir for about 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired level.
Turn off the heat, add the green onions; stir to incorporate. If desired, sprinkle evenly with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Serve immediately. |
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