Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Printer Friendly)

Tender beef and crisp broccoli in savory soy-garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ For the Stir-Fry

01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 10 oz broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ For the Sauce

08 - 4 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons water
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ For Serving

14 - 1 ½ cups jasmine or long-grain rice, cooked
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 1 minute. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
05 - Add garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
06 - Return broccoli to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir to coat all ingredients. Cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
07 - Serve immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan in under 30 minutes, which means less cleanup time
  • The velveting technique makes budget beef cuts taste like restaurant quality
02 -
  • Cutting the beef against the grain is nonnegotiable, otherwise it will be tough and chewy
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking once the heat is on, everything moves fast
03 -
  • Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing to get those thin, even pieces
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it stands, so remove from heat while it still looks slightly loose
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