Easy Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, ready in 30 minutes for a quick dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Sauce

05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 1/4 cup beef broth or water
07 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
08 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
10 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Cooking

13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just browned. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add broccoli florets, onion if using, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
04 - Return beef to the pan. Stir the sauce briefly and pour it over the beef and vegetables. Toss together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
05 - Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender beef and crisp broccoli cooked quickly
  • Flavorful savory sauce makes it a satisfying meal
02 -
  • Use thin slices of beef for best tenderness
  • Substitute chicken or tofu if preferred
03 -
  • Use a hot wok or skillet for best sear on beef
  • Mix sauce ingredients well before adding to prevent lumps
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