How to prevent the beef from being tough?

Use beef such as flank steak, skirt steak or sirloin beef. Any of these have just enough fat to be flavorful and tender. Always slice against the grain or perpendicular to the grain . This will cut through the muscle fibers. The grain shows the lines in the beef and you should turn it and slice the opposite direction. Also slice the beef very thinly to avoid it being chewy.

What vegetables can I use in the beef stir fry?

If you want to substitute broccoli, try sugar snap peas, mushrooms, red bell peppers, carrots or green beans. They would be delicious in the teriyaki sauce. Slice the vegetables into small bite size pieces so that they cook evenly. Before adding to the sauce, precook the carrots, beans or peppers in a separate skillet or in the microwave for a few minutes since they are harder than broccoli.

Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli ⋆

Name: Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian/American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, sliced into about 1/4 inch thick slices *; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, flour or Arrowroot powder; 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup low sodium beef broth *; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar or sugar substitute; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white vinegar; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce or 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, optional *; 1 16 ounce package frozen broccoli florets; sesame seeds, chopped green onions (optional)

Description

This teriyaki beef and broccoli recipe has tender beef simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. This delicious beef stir fry is a one pan meal that can easily be on the dinner table in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, sliced into about 1/4 inch thick slices *
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, flour or Arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup low sodium beef broth *
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar or sugar substitute
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce or 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, optional *
1 16 ounce package frozen broccoli florets
sesame seeds, chopped green onions (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, place the sliced beef, cornstarch, ginger, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat beef.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat. Place the coated beef in the pan and stir beef for 4 minutes until lightly browned.

3. In a small bowl or a measuring cup, stir together the broth, sugar, soy sauce, chili sauce or red pepper flakes, if using.

4. Pour sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 3 minutes to thicken the sauce.

5. Microwave the frozen broccoli florets for 2 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Then pour them into the skillet. Simmer in the teriyaki sauce for another 2 minutes until heated through.

6. Serve on a bed of white, basmati, jasmine, brown or cauliflower rice.

7. Garnish with optional sesame seed and chopped green onions.

Notes

* You can also use flank steak or top round steak.

*Diluted beef gravy can be substituted for the beef broth. (Only use about 1/2 gravy packet).

*For lower carb- use Monkfruit, Allulose or Erythritol

* Add the chili sauce or red pepper flakes if you like just a touch of spiciness.