Takeout-Inspired Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 pound beef, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
Directions
  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, broth, sesame oil, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Season the beef with the salt and pepper, then coat with the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch.
  3. Heat some oil in a heavy skillet and then cook the beef until brown.
  4. Remove the beef from the pan and 2 tablespoons of water and the broccoli.
  5. Allow to cook until the water has evaporated.
  6. Add the beef back to the pan and then pour over the sauce.
  7. Allow the sauce to come to a boil, then remove the beef and broccoli from the heat.
  8. Serve as desired, optionally with rice and sesame seeds sprinkled on top.