Garlic-Ginger Beef & Broccoli

Ingredients

• 3 lb boneless sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2½ lb broccoli florets
• 3 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch, for beef
• 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil

Sauce

• ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¾ cup beef broth
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ cup cold water
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Preparation Steps

1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
2. Slice sirloin thinly against the grain. Toss with 1 Tbsp cornstarch and set aside.
3. Whisk soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together.
4. In a separate small bowl, mix 2 Tbsp cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water.
5. Heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef in small batches for 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil as needed.
6. Add broccoli and ¼ cup water to the skillet. Cover and steam 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Uncover and allow excess water to evaporate.
7. Pour sauce mixture into skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry gradually until sauce thickens.
8. Return beef and any accumulated juices to skillet. Toss with broccoli and sauce for 1–2 minutes, until beef is cooked through.
9. Serve immediately over jasmine rice.