Takeout-Style Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Name: Takeout-Style Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Excess Fat And Sliced Thinly Against The Grain; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; ⅓ cups Soy Sauce, Divided; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Large Onion, Cut In Half And Sliced To About 1/4th Inch Thick Slices; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 piece (1 In. Size) Fresh Ginger, Minced; 1/2 pounds Broccoli Florets, Rinsed And Cut Into Bite-sized Florets; 2 pinches Red Chili Flakes; 1 cup Beef Stock; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (optional); Steamed Rice, For Serving

Servings: persons

1 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Excess Fat And Sliced Thinly Against The Grain
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
⅓ cups Soy Sauce, Divided
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Large Onion, Cut In Half And Sliced To About 1/4th Inch Thick Slices
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 piece (1 In. Size) Fresh Ginger, Minced
1/2 pounds Broccoli Florets, Rinsed And Cut Into Bite-sized Florets
2 pinches Red Chili Flakes
1 cup Beef Stock
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (optional)
Steamed Rice, For Serving

1
In a medium bowl, mix sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
2
Heat a large non-stick pan over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
3
Swirl it around to coat pan.
4
Once oil is very hot (this only takes a few seconds), add the beef in one layer.
5
Sear for 1 minute and then flip the slices to cook for another minute on the other side.
6
Set beef and juices aside on a plate.
7
With the same pan on high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
8
Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
9
Mix to saute for about 3 minutes.
10
Add the broccoli and red chili flakes.
11
Mix to saute for another 3 minutes.
12
In a small mixing bowl whisk together beef stock, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, and the optional brown sugar.
13
Pour over the broccoli mixture.
14
Mix to combine and cook on for about 3 minutes.
15
Add the beef and juices back into the pan and mix all the ingredients to incorporate.
16
Immediately remove pan from heat and serve over rice.
17
Dont forget to spoon the juices over the top.
18
Yum!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Excess Fat And Sliced Thinly Against The Grain, 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, ⅓ cups Soy Sauce, Divided, 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, and more.

Yes, Takeout-Style Beef and Broccoli falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Takeout-Style Beef and Broccoli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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