Better Than Takeout Beef With Broccoli (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in savory garlic sauce ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef & Marinade
01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Sauce
05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
08 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
09 - 2 tsp cornstarch
10 - 1/3 cup beef broth or water
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
11 - 4 cups broccoli florets
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - Sesame seeds for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine flank steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a medium bowl. Toss to coat thoroughly and let marinate for 10-15 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch, and beef broth in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
03 - Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain immediately and set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Transfer beef to a plate.
05 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the hot pan. Stir-fry minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
06 - Return beef to the pan with broccoli. Pour sauce mixture over and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly. Beef should be just cooked through.
07 - Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet that makes you want to put your rice bowl directly under the faucet
- You get that gorgeous caramelized beef without a wok or any fancy equipment
02 -
- Never crowd the pan when searing beef or it will steam instead of brown, and nobody wants gray, steaky stir fry
- Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you turn on the heat because stir frying moves fast once you start
03 -
- Pat your beef completely dry before marinating for better searing and color development
- A cast iron skillet works just as well as a wok if that's what you have in your kitchen