Savory Sesame Beef Stir-Fry with Fresh Broccoli

Mince the 2 small garlic cloves. Finely chop the fresh scallions. Cut beef tenderloin into 1/2-inch-wide and 2-inch-long strips.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the sliced beef tenderloin and sprinkle with salt. Brown the beef on all sides by stirring occasionally, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate using a slotted spoon, keeping the juices in the pan.

In the same skillet, add chopped fresh scallions and minced garlic, cook, stirring consistently for about 30 seconds until golden.

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring occasionally until the broccoli turns bright green and is slightly tender, about 3 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, low-sodium soy sauce, and cornstarch. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir constantly until the sauce is thick and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes.

Return the cooked beef and its residual juices to the skillet. Stir and cook until the beef is heated through, about 1 minute or so.

Remove the skillet from the heat, add the toasted sesame oil and stir well to evenly distribute the flavors.

Serve the Sesame Beef Stir-Fry hot over cooked jasmine rice.