A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender steak and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch strips
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Pat the sirloin steak strips dry with paper towels and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the steak strips in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the broccoli florets. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet and add the butter and minced garlic to the cleared space. Cook the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Return the steak strips to the skillet and stir everything together.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat the steak and broccoli evenly in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the steak reaches your desired doneness and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.