Mongolian Beef and Broccoli

Rich and delicious, this Mongolian beef and broccoli recipe is a quick and tasty weeknight dinner. All made in one skillet, this easy recipe will not disappoint!

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak cut into ¼-inch strips
• ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cooking oil divided
• ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce divided
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch divided
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
• ⅓ cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 head broccoli cut into florets
• 2 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

1. In a plastic zipper bag, combine the steak with 1 tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.1 pound flank steak,¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cooking oil,¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce,5 tablespoons cornstarch
2. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining oil. Dredge the beef through the remaining cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Saute beef in batches until crispy, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.1 pound flank steak
4. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in remaining soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes.¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce,3 cloves garlic,2 teaspoons fresh ginger,⅓ cup water,2 tablespoons brown sugar,2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
5. Stir in broccoli, cover, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.1 head broccoli,2 scallions
6. Add the scallions and return the beef to the skillet and stir until completely coated in sauce.
7. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds.