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Air fried beef and broccoli in a bowl served over rice.
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Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli

This quick and easy air fryer beef and broccoli dish is loaded with flavor.  The beef is tender, the broccoli florets have the perfect crunch, and the sauce has just the right amount of spicy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
Author: JENNIFER GAMBLE

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds toasted (optional)
  • 1/3 cup green onion sliced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together the 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, 5 cloves garlic minced, 2 teaspoons ginger minced, 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional) until combined.
    meat and seasonings being combined.
  • Pour half the sauce over the sliced 1 pound flank steak and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In a small pot, add the remaining marinade and the honey.
    sauce in a sauce pan for beef and broccoli.
  • In a small bowl, stir the 1 teaspoon corn starch with a tablespoon of cold water to dissolve the starch.   Add this mixture to the small pot.
  • On low heat stirring constantly allow the sauce to thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.  If the sauce is too thick add a little water 1 tablespoon at a time.  Keep warm.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees (195 degrees Celsius).
  • Toss the 6 cups broccoli with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
    broccoli in a bowl with olive oil.
  • Remove beef from marinade and place in air fryer basket.
    marinated beef in the basket of the air fryer.
  • Add the broccoli on top cook for 7-8 minutes.  Shake the basket after 4 minutes.
    broccoli on top of the marinated beef in the air fryer.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooked beef and broccoli with the warm sauce.
    beef and broccoli being tossed with the marinade.
  • Serve on its own or with rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
    beef and broccoli served over rice with a pair of chopsticks holding a bite.

Notes

Allow the beef to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight if possible. This not only infuses it with flavor but also helps tenderize the meat, making it juicier and more flavorful when cooked.
To prevent the beef from drying out, make sure it’s sliced thinly and marinated well. The marinade helps retain moisture and adds flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg