A quick and flavorful beef and broccoli stir-fry featuring tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce—all ready in 30 minutes and better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
1 tsp sesame oil, divided
Sauce:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
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Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 10–15 minutes.
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Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water.
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Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
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Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Sear beef until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
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Return beef and broccoli to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir-fry until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Drizzle with remaining sesame oil and serve hot.