Chinese-American · rice bowl
Skillet Beef and Broccoli
Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli in a savory ginger sauce, faster than delivery.
Total time25 min
Hands-on22 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl.
- 02
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef in a single layer for 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- 03
Add the broccoli, carrot, red onion, and 1/3 cup water. Cover and steam for 3 minutes.
- 04
Return the beef and add the sauce. Cook until glossy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use tamari to make the dish gluten-free.
- Thinly sliced chicken or pressed tofu can replace beef.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
