Easy Beef with Broccoli using Leftover Steak

Beef slices with broccoli in a soy-based sauce served over white rice on a white plate with chopsticks to the side

Easy Beef with Broccoli using Leftover Steak

Easy Beef with Broccoli stir fry with homemade ginger-soy sauce is a perfect meal to make with leftover steak or London Broil.

Servings per Recipe: 5 servings

Calories per Serving: 506

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
½ cup water plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound leftover steak, London broil, or firm cut of cooked beef, sliced and cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups rice, cooked according to package directions

Instructions

Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, and garlic powder in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add sliced leftover steak and toss until well coated.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet; add leftover steak and stir fry until reheated, about 1 minute.
Remove meat from skillet. Heat remaining oil in pan; add broccoli, stir-frying for about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and remaining water; add soy mixture and cooked beef to skillet.
Cook for 2-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

If you like sesame oil, you might add a tiny bit to the cooking oil at the beginning (I would start with ½ teaspoon and then add to taste—a little sesame oil goes a long way).

It's important to add the cornstarch as directed. If mixed directly into the hot liquid in the pan, it will clump and not thicken. Making a slurry with cold or room temperature liquid before adding to the heat is the proper way to thicken with cornstarch.

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