20-Minute Takeout-Style Sticky Sesame Beef
Sweet, sticky sesame beef with tender steak and broccoli—all made in one skillet in just 20 minutes. Faster (and better) than takeout!
Servings: 6
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
The Sauce
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons chili paste (I use Gochujang)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
The Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, ghee, or oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 shallots sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- sesame seeds and green onions for serving
Instructions
- 1. To make the sauce: Whisk all ingredients in a glass jar.2. Season the beef with black pepper. Toss with the cornstarch and garlic powder until evenly coated.3. Melt the butter/ghee in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed until seared, about 2 minutes.4. Toss the beef, then add the bell peppers, shallots, ginger, and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.5. Pour in the sauce and simmer 5 minutes, until thickened, glossy, and the beef is coated. Toss in the broccoli. Remove from the heat.6. Serve over rice, then top with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal
