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Siempre Homemade

Broccoli Beef Recipe

Take out at home nights are the ultimate comfort meal and this broccoli beef recipe is so easy to make.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 lb broccoli
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (divided use (1 tbsp for onions, 1 tbsp for beef))
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional to tenderize beef)

Sauce ingredients

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    To do this step, mix 1 tsp baking soda into your cut up beef, mix it well and set aside for 30 mins. After 30 mins rinse and dry the beef.

  2. 2

    To a hot pan, add 1 tbsp avocado oil and sauté the onion on high heat for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add broccoli and sauté for 4-5 more mins. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add another tbsp oil and sauté the beef in a single layer and don’t touch it for 1 min. Stir/ flip it and cook on the other side for 2 more mins.

  5. 5

    Add the sauce in, and toss to coat. Mix in the vegetables and toss to coat and simmer until sauce thickens. (About 1-3 mins)

  6. 6

    Top with sesame seeds and enjoy.