Easy Beef and Broccoli
A tasty and easy weeknight dinner that is a well-known Asian American favorite. Better than takeout and ready from start to finish in about 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pappardelle noodles
- 3 c broccoli florets, frozen or fresh
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 lb flank steak, cut against the grain
- salt and pepper
- 1 T minced garlic
- 1/3 c packed brown sugar
- 3/4 c soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 T hoisin sauce
- 1 T sesame oil
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 T cornstarch
Instructions
- 1. Cook the noodles according to package directions in the large pot of boiling water. Add the broccoli in the last few minutes of cooking. Drain the noodles with the broccoli.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, add olive oil to a large skillet. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook until browned. Discard drippings. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and cornstarch.
- 4. Add the noodles and broccoli to the skillet with steak. Pour the sauce mixture over the top and use tongs to toss noodles. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to thicken the sauce up. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
*SIDENOTE* Want to kick it up a bit? Add a little Thai curry paste and/or sriracha!