EASY Sesame Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Tender beef and crisp broccoli are tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce.
Ingredients
The Basics
- 1 pound beef flank steak thinly sliced
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced or thinly sliced
- 1- inch fresh ginger grated
- 1½ cups uncooked white or brown rice or cauliflower rice
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish
The Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Freeze the flank steak for 30–60 minutes to make slicing easier. Slice thinly against the grain and season lightly with coarse salt.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little vegetable oil.
- Cook the beef in batches without overcrowding the pan. Let each batch brown before turning. Remove and set aside.
- Add another drizzle of oil and stir-fry the broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green. Add a splash of water if you prefer softer broccoli. Remove from the skillet.
- Reduce the heat slightly. Add the remaining oil, then sauté the garlic and ginger for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until it thickens into a glossy coating.
- Return the beef and broccoli to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. This Sesame Beef and Broccoli Recipe comes together quickly, so avoid overcooking the beef.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Flank steak may be replaced with sirloin or skirt steak.
- Brown rice provides extra fiber.
- Cauliflower rice makes a lower-carb option.
- Serve with steamed edamame or cucumber salad for a complete meal.