Seared Ginger Beef with Crispy Broccoli

Tender sirloin steak quickly seared with fresh ginger and garlic, tossed with crisp-tender broccoli in a savory sauce, served over steamed white rice.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.51/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• stir-fry
• savory
• healthy
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound sirloin steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 6 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cup white rice
• 4 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine thinly sliced sirloin steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and set aside for at least 5 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
2. Rinse white rice thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and slightly charred. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Remove broccoli from skillet and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
5. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir well to coat the beef and combine the flavors.
6. Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet with the beef. Toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through and combine. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
7. Serve immediately over the hot steamed white rice.

Notes

Ensure you slice the sirloin steak very thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the ginger and garlic.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 365
• Protein: 34.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
• Fat: 11.2 g
• Fiber: 3.7 g
• Sodium: 790 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
• Sugar: 1.9 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg