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Skillet Beef and Broccoli

This recipe delivers a savory Skillet Beef and Broccoli, featuring tender flank steak and crisp broccoli florets. It's tossed in a rich, sweet-and-savory Asian-inspired sauce, highlighted by fresh ginger and garlic. A quick and satisfying main course, it's perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
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Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3 people
Calories 1832.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok Essential for searing beef and stir-frying
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl For whisking the sauce

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak cut into 1-inch chunks*
  • 4 cups broccoli florettes
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root grated (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Sesame seeds thinly sliced chives to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Season the flank steak chunks generously with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Sear the flank steak in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet, until beautifully browned on all sides. Remove the seared beef and set aside.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet, adding a splash more oil if needed, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Return the seared beef to the skillet with the broccoli.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli, tossing to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce and thicken.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced chives before serving hot.

Notes

Ensure flank steak is sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness; consider a brief marinade for extra flavor. Achieve a deep sear on the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, which can steam rather than brown the meat. For vibrant, perfectly tender-crisp broccoli, you may blanch it briefly before adding to the skillet. Taste the sauce before incorporating it into the dish, adjusting sweetness or spice as preferred. A cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) can be added to the sauce during simmering for a thicker, glossy finish.