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Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe (Better Than Takeout!)

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Tender beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a rich garlic-ginger soy sauce. This easy takeout-style dish is full of flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 3 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)

  • ½ tsp sesame oil

  • 12 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • ¼ cup water or beef broth

  • 2 tsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  • Marinate sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let sit 10–15 mins.

  • Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

  • Blanch broccoli for 1–2 mins in boiling water, then set aside.

  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Sear beef in a single layer, 1–2 mins per side. Remove.

  • Add sauce to pan, simmer until thickened.

  • Return beef and broccoli to pan. Toss to coat and heat through.

  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.