Description
Spicy ginger sesame beef and broccoli promises robust Asian-inspired flavors with minimal cleanup. Home cooks can quickly prepare this sheet pan marvel, enjoying restaurant-quality results without complex techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) flank steak or tenderloin, sliced thin
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 2 shallots, sliced
- ½ cup (120 ml) tamari or soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) pickled ginger, patted dry
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 2–3 tbsps Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsps ginger juice (from the pickled ginger jar)
- 2 tbsps sesame or olive oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour alternative)
- 2 tbsps sesame seeds
- Chili flakes, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Spicy mayo for serving
Instructions
- Prep Station: Preheat oven to 475°F, line baking sheet with parchment paper, arrange workspace with all ingredients within reach.
- Beef Preparation: Coat beef strips and shallots with black pepper, flour, and vegetable oil. Distribute pickled ginger evenly across the sheet pan for robust flavor infusion.
- Broccoli Staging: Position broccoli florets alongside beef, drizzle with olive oil, season with kosher salt and black pepper to enhance natural vegetable characteristics.
- Initial Roasting: Slide sheet pan into preheated oven, roast for 10 minutes until beef edges turn golden and broccoli develops caramelized hints.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk tamari sauce, maple syrup, Gochujang paste, ginger juice, garlic, and sesame oil into a harmonious blend. Fold in toasted sesame seeds for textural complexity.
- Flavor Transformation: Remove pan, cascade two-thirds of prepared sauce over beef, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete flavor penetration.
- Final Caramelization: Activate broiler, return pan to oven for 2-5 minutes, watching carefully to achieve crisp, caramelized meat edges without burning.
- Cucumber Accompaniment: Quickly assemble cucumber salad by combining sliced cucumbers, green onions, chili flakes, salt, and sesame oil for a refreshing counterpoint.
- Plating Finale: Arrange steamed jasmine rice as foundation, crown with spicy sesame beef and roasted broccoli. Garnish with cucumber salad and optional spicy mayonnaise for extra excitement.
Notes
- Optimize Oven Temperature: Preheat to exact 475°F for perfect caramelization and crispy meat edges without burning.
- Distribute Ingredients Strategically: Spread beef and broccoli on separate sheet pan sections to ensure even cooking and prevent soggy textures.
- Sauce Mastery: Reserve one-third of sauce for final drizzling to maintain vibrant flavor intensity and prevent over-saturation.
- Broiler Vigilance: Watch closely during final 2-5 minutes to achieve golden-brown caramelization without charring meat or burning seasonings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg