Sticky Beef Broccoli Recipe
Sticky Beef Broccoli is an easy, flavorful dish that brings the taste of takeout into your home. With tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a rich, garlicky soy sauce, it's a perfect quick meal for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large cast-iron pan or skillet
- Small bowl
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk (optional)
Ingredients
- Flank steak or sirloin: 300g thinly sliced
- Broccoli florets: 200g
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Hoisin sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon grated
- Green onions: 2 chopped
- Sriracha or red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Canola oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions briefly.
- Add broccoli and a splash of water. Cover and steam until tender.
- Return beef to the skillet.
- Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- Pour sauce over beef and broccoli. Stir gently.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Nutrition Facts: (Per serving)
- Calories: ~250
- Protein: ~20g
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Fat: ~12g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Sugar: ~8g
- Sodium: ~800mg