This easy beef and broccoli recipe delivers takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich garlic-soy sauce make it the perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
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1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 tbsp oil, divided
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1/4 cup beef broth or water
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
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Toss beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
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Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1–2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, broth, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, sesame oil.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Sear beef in batches until browned. Remove.
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Add broccoli and beef back to pan. Pour in sauce and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
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Serve hot over rice or noodles.