Beef and Broccoli
Beef and Broccoli stir fry with tender beef and a savory sauce. A quick, restaurant-style dinner ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir Fry
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Marinade
- In a medium bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Stir Fry
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and slightly crispy. Work in batches if needed. Transfer to a plate and tent to keep warm.
- Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of oil in the skillet and discard the rest.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add beef broth and scrape up any browned bits.
- Add broccoli and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then cover and cook until bright green and just tender.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk water and cornstarch. Add to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return beef to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.