Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe
A quick Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe made with tender beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory homemade sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz broccoli
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb flank steak sliced into strips
- Optional: rice to serve
- Sesame seeds
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan or Dutch oven, add broccoli and water. Steam for about 4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Remove broccoli and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in the same pan over high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and sliced beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the outside of the beef is no longer pink.
- Return broccoli to the pan and pour the sauce over everything.
- Stir well and cook for 4–6 minutes until the sauce thickens and bubbles. Stir occasionally.
- Turn off heat and serve your Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe over rice if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Serve with brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Add carrots or bell peppers for extra vegetables
- Double the sauce if you prefer a saucier dish