Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory garlicky sauce, ready in 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tsp sugar
→ Vegetables
06 - 14 oz broccoli florets
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
→ Sauce
08 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 2 tbsp water
11 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
→ For Stir Fry
16 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
17 - 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
18 - Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Toss the sliced flank steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl until evenly coated. Let rest for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, cornstarch, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain immediately and set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the beef in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes until browned on the outside. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-high. Add the blanched broccoli and sliced bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and lightly charred.
06 - Return the seared beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and vegetables.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce is that perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy that makes you want to lick the plate clean.
- It genuinely comes together in half an hour, which means you can ditch the takeout menu for good on busy nights.
02 -
- Crowding the pan with all the beef at once will steam it rather than sear it, so resist the urge and cook in batches for that essential browning.
- Having every single ingredient prepped and measured before you turn on the stove is the difference between a calm cooking experience and a frantic scramble.
03 -
- Freeze the flank steak for twenty minutes before slicing, because the firmer texture lets you cut paper thin, even strips with almost no effort.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for one minute before garnishing, and you will unlock a warm, fragrant dimension that raw seeds simply cannot deliver.