Curry Beef and Broccoli
This Curry Beef and Broccoli is a flavorful fusion dish that combines the comfort of Chinese takeout with the bold spices of Caribbean cooking. Tender slices of beef are simmered in a rich Jamaican curry sauce with garlic, scallion, thyme, and, then tossed with vibrant broccoli for the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and satisfying. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-style flavor right at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin , thinly sliced against the grain
- 1½ tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt , to taste
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 scallions , chopped
- ½ small onion , sliced
- ½ of red bell pepper , sliced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1½ cups water
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, optional for heat)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Toast Curry
- 1 teaspoon Jamaican curry powder
- 2-3 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Slice your beef thinly against the grain. Toss with curry powder, black pepper and salt, . Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).
- Sear the Beef
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and curry powder ( toast until the curry is golden), then sear the beef in a single layer.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, onion, bell peppers, scallion, and thyme
- Pour in water, season TO TASTE with black pepper, all-purpose, salt, and whole Scotch bonnet.
- Let simmer for 5-10 minutes, not overcooked but tender.
- Let simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add broccoli to the pan and toss until fully coated and vibrant.
- Remove Scotch bonnet before serving (unless you want serious heat 🔥).
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 1062kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 110gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 2893mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2243IUVitamin C: 270mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 14mg
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