Seared Miso Beef Flank with Charred Broccoli and Sesame

Big umami, small plate, fifteen minutes flat. This weeknight keto dinner leans on a quick miso-garlic-ginger rub to coat thin slices of lean flank steak, which then hit a screaming-hot pan for a deep, savoury crust in under two minutes per side. No cream, no heavy oil slick — the richness comes from miso's fermented depth, a touch of toasted sesame oil, and the char itself. Alongside, broccoli florets get blistered hard in the same pan juices so they pick up smoky, charred edges while staying bright and fibre-packed. A scatter of toasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime at the end wake the whole plate up without adding sugar or heaviness. It's a modest, satisfying portion built around a generous hit of lean protein, with just enough vegetable and healthy fat to round it out — ideal for an easy, low-and-slow-eating evening without anything greasy or oversized sitting heavy afterward. Keep the slices thin against the grain and don't crowd the pan, and this comes together faster than most takeout — one skillet, minimal cleanup, maximum flavour.

Ingredients

• 10 ozflank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1.5 tbspWhite miso paste
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsptoasted sesame oil
• 1 tspsoy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
• 3 cupsbroccoli florets
• 1.5 tbspAvocado oil, divided
• 1 tbspToasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 wholelime, cut into wedges
• 0.25 tspsalt
• 0.25 tspblack pepper

Method

1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain into strips about 1/4-inch thick.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine miso paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Add the sliced steak and toss to coat evenly.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until just smoking.
4. Add broccoli florets in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear without stirring until deeply charred on one side. 3:00
5. Toss the broccoli and char the other side briefly, then transfer to serving plates. 1:30
6. Return the skillet to high heat with the remaining avocado oil. Add the marinated steak strips in a single layer, not overcrowding the pan.
7. Sear the steak hard without moving it until a deep crust forms, about 90 seconds, then flip and sear the other side. 2:30
8. Pile the seared steak over the charred broccoli, scatter with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.