Easy Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender beef slices and crisp broccoli cooked in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
06 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
11 - 2/3 cup beef or chicken broth (160 milliliters)
12 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

→ Aromatics

13 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
14 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

# Directions:

01 - Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine in a bowl. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, broth, and sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and water, stir-frying until broccoli is bright green and tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Arrange marinated beef in a single layer and sear approximately 2 minutes per side until browned.
05 - Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger into the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return broccoli to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and beef is cooked through.
07 - Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Healthy, balanced meal
02 -
  • Substitute chicken or tofu for beef if preferred
  • Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness
  • Cook broccoli quickly to maintain crunch and color
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