Name: Garlic ginger beef & broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain; 1 lb broccoli florets, washed and cut bite-size; 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil, divided; ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; ½ cup, plus 2 tbsp water, plus 2 tbsp (30 mL) for steaming; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Garlic ginger beef & broccoli

Thinly sliced beef and broccoli meet a glossy soy, garlic and ginger sauce. A little cornstarch thickens the sauce quickly, so have the ingredients ready before heating the pan.

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01Whisk the sauce firstMix soy sauce, ½ cup (120 mL) water, sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger and sesame oil until no dry starch remains.
02Steam and sauté the broccoliHeat 1 tbsp (15 mL) neutral oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir for 2 minutes. Add the extra 2 tbsp (30 mL) water, cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Transfer to a bowl.
03Cook the beef in batchesAdd the remaining neutral oil. Cook the beef in two uncrowded batches, turning, about 2–3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Check the thickest pieces reach 145°F (63°C). Transfer each batch to a clean plate and let rest at least 3 minutes.
04Thicken, then combineLower to medium. Whisk the sauce again, pour it into the skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes until glossy. Return broccoli and rested beef; toss briefly to coat and heat through. Add a spoonful of water if the sauce becomes too thick.

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Garlic ginger beef & broccoli

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