Beef with Garlic Sauce

This Beef with Garlic Sauce only requires 30 minutes of hands-on work. It’s so simple, yet it yields bold, savory flavors that pair with almost any side dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Tenderizing10

Total Time40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Beef and Vegetables:

12-16 ounces flank steak or similar cut, thinly sliced against the grain
2 teaspoons baking soda
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups broccoli florets
3 green onions sliced (use both white and green parts)

Garlic Sauce:

½ cup broth chicken or beef
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
Tablespoons brown sugar
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ Tablespoons fish sauce
1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
Optional: Sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

Toss sliced steak with baking soda in a medium bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to tenderize.
Rinse the beef thoroughly under cold water to remove baking soda, then pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add broccoli and a splash of water; cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2-5 minutes or until thickened and glossy and garlic is fragrant.
Stir in green onions until coated in sauce.
Top with sesame seeds if desired, remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Store leftover beef and garlic sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
If you use frozen broccoli, thaw it and drain the excess moisture before you cook it.
The steak and broccoli cook at different rates, so don’t try to cook them together. Separately is better!

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