Better-Than-Takeout Beef and Broccoli

YIELDS:4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 40 MINS

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MARINADE

2/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce, divided

Juice of 1/2 lime

3 tbsp. packed brown sugar, divided

2 tbsp. cornstarch, divided

Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1 lb. sirloin steak, sliced thinly against grain

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 c. low-sodium beef (or chicken) broth

2 tsp. Sriracha (optional)

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, whisk 1/3 cup soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until combined. Add steak, season with salt and pepper, and toss until steak is coated. Marinate 20 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add steak in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook until seared, about 2 minutes per side. Remove steak and set aside.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until garlic is coated, then stir in broth, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, and Sriracha. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add broccoli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper (if necessary), then return steak to skillet.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.