Beef and Broccoli with the Best Sauce

 Ingredients

 Beef and Broccoli Ingredients:

 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips

 2 Tbsp olive oil , (or vegetable oil), divided

 1 lb broccoli, (cut into 6 cups of florets)

 2 tsp sesame seeds, optional garnish

 Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:

 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (loosely packed)

 2 tsp garlic, grated (from 3 cloves)

 1/2 cup hot water

 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (or GF Tamari)

 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar

 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch

 1/4 tsp black pepper

 2 Tbsp sesame oil

 Instructions

 Prep: Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing.

 Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.

 Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.

 Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.

 Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.