Sesame Beef and Broccoli

• lb. beef flank steak, thinly sliced↗1 lb
• head broccoli, cut into florets↗1
• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoon
• cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced↗3
• one 1-inch knob fresh peeled ginger1

  grated or sliced

• of uncooked white rice or brown rice, (or a bag of cauliflower rice)1.5 cup

  (or a bag of cauliflower rice)

• thinly sliced green onions for serving

  for serving

• low sodium soy sauce↗0.25 cup
• water↗0.25 cup
• brown sugar↗0.333333 cup

  sub coconut sugar

• sambal oelek↗1 tablespoon
• rice vinegar↗1 tablespoon

  sub white vinegar

• sesame oil↗1 tablespoon
• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beef Prep: Freeze beef for 30 minutes – 1 hour for easier slicing. Slice against the grain, into very thin strips. Toss the beef strips with a generous pinch of coarse salt and let it rest while you prep everything else. (All of this is optional but recommended for flavor and texture.)

2. 2

   Sauce: Whisk the sauce ingredients together.

3. 3

   Rice: Cook your rice according to package directions.

4. 4

   Stir Fry Time: Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add a swish of oil. Working in batches, add the beef in a single layer. Let rest, undisturbed, for a minute or two to achieve a nice browning on the meat. Flip each piece over and cook until browned and yummy. Remove beef from pan.

5. 5

   Broccoli: Add a swish of oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli; stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. (Sometimes I add a splash of water to steam it a little bit.) Remove broccoli from pan.

6. 6

   Finally: Turn the heat down and let the pan cool a bit. Add one last swish of oil. Add the ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sauce; stir until a thickened and sticky sauce forms. Add beef and broccoli back in. Toss gently to coat.

7. 7

   YUM! Serve with rice, thinly sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.