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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Close-up of a bowl filled with tender slices of beef and vibrant green broccoli florets in a savory sauce.
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Recreate your favorite Chinese restaurant beef and broccoli at home with this quick and easy stir-fry recipe. Tender beef and crisp broccoli are coated in a savory soy-garlic sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for stir-frying
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Toss to coat the beef evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the broccoli by blanching it. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the broccoli florets, and cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding) and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add a little more oil to the skillet if needed. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Add the blanched broccoli florets. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the broccoli is heated through.
  7. Stir in the sesame oil.
  8. Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry immediately over cooked rice.

Notes

  • For extra tender beef, ensure you slice it thinly against the grain.
  • You can add other vegetables like sliced carrots, bell peppers, or snow peas along with the broccoli.
  • Adjust the sauce ingredients to your preference; add more sugar for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness.

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