Vegetarian Beef and Broccoli

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Bright, crisp-tender broccoli florets take center stage here, quickly stir-fried in garlic-infused oil until they hit that perfect just-tender snap. A glossy, deeply savory sauce built from tamari, fresh ginger, and a touch of maple syrup coats everything in that classic takeout-style shine, thickened up with a simple cornstarch slurry so it clings to every bite. Sliced scallion greens and a scatter of sesame seeds add a fresh, nutty finish right before serving over a bed of warm white rice. It comes together fast in one skillet, with layers of umami flavor that build in just a few minutes of high-heat cooking. This is a solid pick for a vegetarian dinner rotation, delivering all the comfort of a stir-fry night without missing a beat on flavor.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the beef

1 ½ lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
USDA Choice Flank Steak Signature Farms Boneless Beef Flank Steak - 1.75 Lbs Beef Choice Boneless Flank Steak (1 Steak)H-E-B Grass Fed & Finished Beef Flank Steak - USDA Choice Private Selection™ Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak
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2 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil

For the sauce

3 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ cup beef broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will taste lighter and less meaty; a mushroom-rich vegetable broth gives the closest beefy flavor.
1 tsp sesame oil

For the stir-fry

4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced

For serving

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss until every piece is evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2
While the beef marinates, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 3 tbsp tamari, oyster sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, maple syrup, grated ginger, beef broth, and 1 tsp sesame oil until the cornstarch is fully dissolved with no lumps. Set aside.

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