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Beef and Broccoli Recipe
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Beef and Broccoli

This easy beef and broccoli recipe skips the oyster sauce and uses garlic powder for a quick, flavorful stir-fry that’s perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stir-fry
  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey (can substitute with brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup water

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  2. Cook the broccoli: Steam or microwave the broccoli until just tender (about 2–3 minutes). Set aside.
  3. Sear the beef: Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned.
  4. Add the sauce: Pour the sauce over the beef. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine: Add broccoli to the pan and toss everything to coat well in the sauce. Cook for another minute, then serve.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 27g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fiber: 2g