Saucy Beef with Broccoli

Name: Saucy Beef with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup sherry or additional beef broth; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 2 cups fresh small broccoli florets; 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

When I’m looking for a fast entree, I turn to this beef and broccoli stir-fry. It features a tantalizing sauce made with garlic and ginger. —Rosa Evans, Odessa, Missouri

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup sherry or additional beef broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 cups fresh small broccoli florets
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

Mix first seven ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 1-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add green onions; cook just until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add beef and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 313 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Saucy Beef with Broccoli in Light & Tasty August/September 2005

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Sclawson1975

Mar 11, 2018

This was good but the sauce packet of beef and broccoli in the store is better without being salty. Also, I’ve always made beef and broccoli with a whole onion. That would have gave this rather bland recipe some extra flavor.
greatwithoutgluten

Apr 28, 2017

Easy fast recipe. Great for week night dinner!
schamberlain

Dec 2, 2016

Great flavor, cooking time was perfect. Will definitely make again. .. thanks
LPHJKitchen

Apr 8, 2016

LOVE fresh ginger! The ginger really adds flavor to this dish. It was very simple and great for busy weeknights. We served it over some cauliflower rice for a complete, healthy meal!
nanasue.az

Mar 16, 2016

Wonderful!! I had to adjust the amount of sugar to 1 tsp. I did not have any sherry, so I used balsamic vinegar. You can adjust any of the ingredients to suit yourself. My husband and I served it over white, steamed rice. We loved it.
meaganteal

Dec 14, 2015

decent recipe, but I felt this was lacking flavor. I added some additional garlic and a dash or two of red pepper flakes. We finished all of the dish, but I don't think I will make again. There wasn't as much flavor as I was hoping for.
Grammy Debbie

Nov 2, 2015

Delicious and so very quick and easy. I bought my sirloin tip steak from Aldi's and it was already sliced in very thin large pieces, they called it carne asade style, and it was really convenient to just slice that in to strips and worked wonderfully for a stir-fry! Very healthy, very filling and delicious! I did add diced baby carrots along with the broccoli and it made a very colorful, appealing presentation!
DianeC23

Oct 29, 2015

Made this tonight, but there was very little sauce as is. I tripled the sauce portion so there was plenty for the rice, too. A touch on the bland side, but a little extra garlic would probably solve the problem. Mushrooms would be good in it, too. We'll make this one again.
Angel182009

Oct 12, 2015

Instead of using fresh garlic I used garlic powder in its place. I thought I gave it really good flavor. My husband loved this meal and I served over brown rice. I will definitely be making this again. It's a healthy dish and very filling.
pajamaangel

Sep 29, 2015

Really not much flavor when recipe is followed as is.