Description

Beef and Broccoli with Stew Meat is a hearty, slow-simmered dinner recipe that transforms budget-friendly beef into a tender, flavorful dish with a glossy garlic soy sauce. Perfect for family meals, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs stew meat

3 cups broccoli florets

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon fresh ginger

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 stalks green onions (for garnish)

1/4 cup water (for slurry)

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Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Brown the stew meat in batches until well seared.

2. Add garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

3. Return browned stew meat to the pot. Cover and simmer on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.

4. Add broccoli florets during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Cover to let them steam or stir to soften in sauce.

5. Mix cornstarch with water and stir slurry into sauce. Simmer until sauce is thick and glossy.

6. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

Use chuck stew meat for the best tenderness.

Add bell peppers or snap peas for more color and crunch.

Let leftovers sit overnight—the flavor gets even better.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 85mg