Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender beef and broccoli cooked in a savory soy-garlic sauce, paired with steamed rice.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ 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

→ Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Stir-fry broccoli 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove from pan.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to pan. Spread marinated beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry until browned and nearly cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return broccoli to pan. Pour in sauce and stir to coat evenly. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and ingredients are heated through.
07 - Plate stir-fry over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for hectic weeknights when takeout feels tempting
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance of salty and sweet that makes everyone reach for seconds
02 -
  • Never crowd the pan when cooking the beef or it will steam instead of sear
  • The sauce will look too thin at first but it thickens rapidly once it hits the hot pan
03 -
  • Use the highest heat your stove can manage for that authentic wok flavor
  • Pat the beef dry before marinating to help it develop a better sear
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